Glengarry Glen Ross

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: πŸ”΄ 75/100
Total warning time: 1m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🟒 10/100 (7s)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about infidelity.
Drug Use: 🟑 30/100 (33s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [00:12:45 - 00:13:10] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • 🟑 40/100 [01:05:12 - 01:05:20] Character drinks alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🟑 40/100 (30s)
  • 🟑 50/100 [00:55:30 - 00:55:45] Heated argument with shouting and threats.
  • 🟑 30/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:30] Character smashes a phone in anger.
Strong Language: πŸ”΄ 90/100 (25s)
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the word 'fuck'.
  • πŸ”΄ 90/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:50] Multiple instances of strong language including 'shit' and 'asshole'.
  • πŸ”΄ 100/100 [01:15:20 - 01:15:30] Extended verbal tirade with multiple expletives.
Glengarry Glen Ross

Details for Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

Year: 1992
Certificate: R
Glengarry Glen Ross Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 82
Votes: 95826
Gross: 10,725,228
Director: James Foley
Cast Stars: Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin

Overview of Glengarry Glen Ross:

An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office.

Glengarry Glen Ross FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Glengarry Glen Ross?
A: 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.
Q: Who are the main actors in Glengarry Glen Ross?
A: 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.
Q: What is the significance of the 'ABC' speech in Glengarry Glen Ross?
A: 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.
Q: Is Glengarry Glen Ross based on a play?
A: 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.
Q: What themes are explored in Glengarry Glen Ross?
A: 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.