Review – Death of a Salesman (1986)

Dustin Hoffman (as Willy) and John Malkovich (as Biff) star in this 1986 production of Arthur Miller’s “American tragedy.” I’m not particularly fond of the play itself; it’s a touch too sentimental for my tastes, and I’ve always found Willy more pathetic than tragic. But I do have to admire the cast’s workmanlike handling of action and dialogue that seems somewhat dated and occasionally ill-suited for the screen. Mildly amusing