Bob Penny, Chynna Phillips, David Dwyer

John Lithgow turns in a sympathetic, nuanced performance as Ben Cluett, a Willy Loman-esque traveling salesman. In the middle of a disconcerting slump, Ben finds himself teamed with a brash young rook...( read more  read more... )ie (Jonathan Silverman), who antagonizes the veteran peddler. Together, the pair takes a memorable road trip that opens each man's eyes. Irvin Kershner directs this poignant character comedy that also stars Margaret Colin and John Glover.

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Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Release Date: December 31, 1989

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DVD Release Date: August 30, 2005

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