Salesman
“The best seller and the world.”
This documentary from Albert and David Maysles follows the bitter rivalry of four door-to-door salesmen working for the Mid-American Bible Company: Paul "The Badger" Brennan, Charles "The Gipper" McDevitt, James "The Rabbit" Baker and Raymond "The Bull" Martos. Times are tough for this hard-living quartet, who spend their days traveling through small-town America, trying their best to peddle gold-leaf Bibles to an apathetic crowd of lower-middle-class housewives and elderly couples.
Where to watch Salesman in United States
Can I watch Salesman in United States? Yes — you can stream Salesman in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Salesman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About Salesman
Salesman is a 1969 English-language documentary film directed by David Maysles and Albert Maysles. The cast is led by Paul Brennan, Charles McDevitt, James Baker. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Salesman was produced by Maysles Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 17, 1969, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- David Maysles, Albert Maysles
- Release date
- April 17, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Maysles Films
Salesman cast & crew
Salesman was directed by David Maysles and Albert Maysles.
The cast features Paul Brennan as Himself - 'The Badger', Charles McDevitt as Himself - 'The Gipper', James Baker as Himself - 'The Rabbit', and Raymond Martos as Himself - 'The Bull'.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Albert Maysles and it was produced by Albert Maysles and David Maysles.
Is Salesman worth watching?
Salesman holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 102 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Salesman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Salesman
In United States, you can stream Salesman on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Salesman
Paul Brennan
Himself - 'The Badger'
Charles McDevitt
Himself - 'The Gipper'
James Baker
Himself - 'The Rabbit'
Raymond Martos
Himself - 'The Bull'
Melbourne I. Feltman
Margaret McCarron
Kennie Turner
Salesman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Salesman in United States?
Salesman is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Salesman on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Salesman is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Salesman in?
Salesman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Salesman?
Salesman runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Salesman rated?
Salesman is rated G. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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