Content Warnings
- 🟢 20/100 Brief discussion about infidelity.
- 🟢 10/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟡 40/100 Character drinks alcohol in a bar.
- 🟡 50/100 Heated argument with shouting and threats.
- 🟡 30/100 Character smashes a phone in anger.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of the word 'fuck'.
- 🔴 90/100 Multiple instances of strong language including 'shit' and 'asshole'.
- 🔴 100/100 Extended verbal tirade with multiple expletives.
Details for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
What is the plot of Glengarry Glen Ross?
Glengarry Glen Ross follows a group of desperate real estate salesmen who are pressured by their company to close deals. When a motivational speaker (Alec Baldwin) announces that all but the top two salesmen will be fired, the men resort to unethical and illegal means to save their jobs.
Who are the main actors in Glengarry Glen Ross?
The film stars Al Pacino as Ricky Roma, Jack Lemmon as Shelley Levene, Alec Baldwin as Blake, Alan Arkin as George Aaronow, Ed Harris as Dave Moss, and Kevin Spacey as John Williamson.
What is the significance of the 'ABC' speech in Glengarry Glen Ross?
The 'ABC' speech, delivered by Alec Baldwin's character Blake, is a brutal and profanity-laced motivational rant emphasizing 'Always Be Closing.' It serves as a pivotal moment in the film, highlighting the cutthroat nature of the sales industry and the extreme pressure the characters are under.
Is Glengarry Glen Ross based on a play?
Yes, Glengarry Glen Ross is based on David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1984 play of the same name. Mamet also wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation.
What themes are explored in Glengarry Glen Ross?
The film explores themes of desperation, masculinity, corporate greed, and the moral decay that comes with high-pressure sales environments. It critiques the American Dream by showing how far individuals will go to achieve success.
