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Glengarry Glen RossA movie brief.

1992 / Tragedy / Directed by James Foley

Real estate agents stop at nothing to succeed.

What is Glengarry Glen Ross about?

Glengarry Glen Ross is a play about two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents. The agents engage in unethical and illegal acts to sell real estate to unwitting prospective buyers.

By Brefly · AI-assisted

Five things to know.

  1. Setting

    The play is set in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

  2. Pressure

    The salesmen are under enormous pressure to produce or lose their jobs in a 'sales contest' run by their bosses, Mitch and Murray.

  3. Craft

    The play explores the themes of capitalism, morality, and masculinity through the characters' ruthless and often immoral actions.

  4. World

    The play depicts a cutthroat real estate office where agents will do whatever it takes to succeed.

  5. Viewing note

    The film adaptation, released in 1992, features an extended screenplay and a role specifically written for Alec Baldwin.

Brefly’s take / Interpretation

A thought to take with you.

Glengarry Glen Ross is a gripping drama that pulls no punches in its portrayal of desperation and ruthlessness.

Is it your kind of movie?

Fans of intense dramas and morality tales may enjoy Glengarry Glen Ross. Viewers should expect a gritty, realistic portrayal of a cutthroat industry.

Sources & scope

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