Glengarry Glen Ross

"A story for everyone who works for a living."

Oct 2 1992 R 1h 40m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

When an office full of 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, who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson, but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.

Plot

The real story behind the world of sales. This is a realistic portrayal of what it is to try making a life in high pressure sales with all its highs and lows; promises of fortunes and deliveries of dross. Red-leads and dead-leads are to blame for life's outcomes. Living with "Objection, Rebuttal, Close".

Written by

David Mamet

Directed by

James Foley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

GGR, New Line Cinema, Zupnik Cinema Group II

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 14 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
120,987
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA