Death of a Salesman is a 1985 English-language Drama motion picture. Salesman Willy Loman is in a crisis. He's about to lose his job, he can't pay his bills, and his sons Biff and Happy don't respect him and can't m to live up to their potential. He wonders what went wrong and how he can make things up to his family. Written by Eric Sorensen. Death of a salesman stars Dustin Hoffman in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Kate Reid, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang, Charles Durning, Louis Zorich and David Chandler. It was released on 15th September 1985 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released.