Glengarry Glen Ross is a play by David Mamet that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984. The play shows parts of two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to engage in any number of unethical, illegal acts—from lies and flattery to bribery, threats, intimidation and burglary—to sell undesirable real estate to unwitting prospective buyers. It is based on Mamet's experience having previously worked in a similar office. The title comes from two real estate developments mentioned in the play. Glengarry Highlands is the prime real estate everyone is attempting to sell now; Glen Ross Farms is mentioned by several characters as having been very lucrative for those selling it several years ago. The world premiere was at the National Theatre in London on 21 September 1983, where Bill Bryden's production in the Cottesloe Theatre was acclaimed as a triumph of ensemble acting.
| Written by | David Mamet |
| Characters | Richard Roma, Shelly Levene, James Lingk, John Williamson, George Aaronow, Dave Moss, Baylen |
| Date premiered | September 21, 1983 |
| Place premiered | National Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | A Chinese restaurant and a sales office |
About Glengarry Glen Ross
A group of real estate agents learn only the top two salesmen in their branch will have jobs at the end of the week. As an act of desperation, one salesman attempts to steal the best leads from his boss.
Achievement of Glengarry Glen Ross
The screenplay was written by David Mamet based on his own play. Al Pacino was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.
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Latest information about Glengarry Glen Ross updated on July 28 2021.
