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Glengarry Glen Ross
This Iranian adaptation of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross is set in early 1980s Chicago, where the ruthless world of real estate sales takes center stage. Mitch and Murray, the managers of a real estate office, create a cutthroat competition among their salesmen to boost performance, promising a lucrative reward to the top seller. The story explores the intense pressure, moral compromises, and desperation faced by the salesmen as they vie for success, highlighting themes of ambition, greed, and survival in a high-stakes environment.
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This Iranian adaptation of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross is set in early 1980s Chicago, where the ruthless world of real estate sales takes center stage. Mitch and Murray, the managers of a real estate office, create a cutthroat competition among their salesmen to boost performance, promising a lucrative reward to the top seller. The story explores the intense pressure, moral compromises, and desperation faced by the salesmen as they vie for success, highlighting themes of ambition, greed, and survival in a high-stakes environment.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:David Mamet
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