Salesman(1969)
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Salesman Synopsis
This documentary from Albert and David Maysles follows the bitter rivalry of four door-to-door salesmen working for the Mid-American Bible Company: Paul "The Badger" Brennan, Charles "The Gipper" McDevitt, James "The Rabbit" Baker and Raymond "The Bull" Martos. Times are tough for this hard-living quartet, who spend their days traveling through small-town America, trying their best to peddle gold-leaf Bibles to an apathetic crowd of lower-middle-class housewives and elderly couples.
Salesman (1969) is a documentary film directed by David Maysles, released on April 17, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Paul Brennan, Charles McDevitt, James Baker and Raymond Martos. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- David Maysles
- Producers:
- Albert Maysles, David Maysles
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Maysles
- Production:
- Maysles Films
- Budget:
- $105,000
- Status:
- Released
Salesman (1969) Trailer
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Salesman Cast & Crew
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Directed by David Maysles, produced by Albert Maysles and David Maysles.
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Salesman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 102 ratings.
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Salesman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salesman online?
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Salesman (1969) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Salesman?
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The main cast of Salesman (1969) includes Paul Brennan, Charles McDevitt, James Baker, Raymond Martos and Melbourne I. Feltman. The film was directed by David Maysles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salesman released?
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Salesman was released on April 17, 1969 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Salesman worth watching?
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Salesman (1969) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Salesman?
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Yes. The official Salesman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.