Glengarry Glen Ross

1992, Drama, 1h 40m

56 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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This adaptation of David Mamet's play is every bit as compelling and witty as its source material, thanks in large part to a clever script and a bevy of powerhouse actors. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene (Jack Lemmon), who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson (Kevin Spacey), but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss (Ed Harris) comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Foley
  • Producer:
    Jerry Tokofsky, Stanley R. Zupnik
  • Writer:
    David Mamet
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $10.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Artisan Entertainment, New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Al Pacino
Ricky Roma
Jack Lemmon
Shelley Levene
Alec Baldwin
Blake
Ed Harris
Dave Moss
Alan Arkin
George Aaronow
Kevin Spacey
John Williamson
Jonathan Pryce
James Lingk
Bruce Altman
Mr. Spannel
Jude Ciccolella
Detective
Paul Butler
Policeman
James Foley
Director
David Mamet
Writer
Jerry Tokofsky
Producer
Stanley R. Zupnik
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Cinematography
Howard E. Smith
Film Editing
Jane Musky
Production Design
William Barclay
Art Director
Robert J. Franco
Set Decoration
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Glengarry Glen Ross

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Audience Reviews for Glengarry Glen Ross

  • Oct 01, 2015
    Glengarry Glen Ross is the type of movie where if you enjoy it once then you will enjoy watching it again. Why? It has excellent dialogue and acting, which do not get used up in one viewing (vs. special effects or plot twists). Jack Lemmon gives a stand-out performance, great characterization and reactions. This is a film you will want to view since it may become one of your all-time favorites.
    Robert B Super Reviewer
  • May 11, 2015
    I would've appreciated it more if I saw it as a play instead of as a film. Still, the actors were all superb especially Al Pacino.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Feb 27, 2015
    Falls on the better end of stage-to-film adaptations, because it's expansion of and changes to the source material all feel appropriate (The addition of the Baldwin character was a great idea). It's interesting to see a film from the 90s where Pacino isn't giving the most showy performance.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 24, 2014
    I was talking to a savvy old tech salesman on a rainy day in a Central Florida alcohol rehab when the conversation veered (as it always does with me) to film and this was the one that energized the life into him. He quoted the dialogue as if it were Bible. I had only heard of it years ago ... The cinematic equivalent of Baseball's All Star game, big stars lean big-time into the pitches thrown them in David Mamet's introspective look at the possible underbelly of "nice guy" sales people. Everybody gets a hit, a big play, and a grand time is had by all in this afternoon's entertainment vehicle very worthy of re-watching. Always Be Closing.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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