Salesman (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 7.5

Salesman poster

Released in 1969, Salesman is a documentary film directed by Albert Maysles, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Salesman stars 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', among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Salesman has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salesman page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Salesman (1969)?
In US, Salesman is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Salesman worth watching?
Salesman holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Salesman?
Salesman stars Paul Brennan, Charles McDevitt, James Baker, Raymond Martos and Melbourne I. Feltman.
When was Salesman released?
Salesman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.