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Name: Glengarry Glen Ross
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: David Mamet

Glengarry Glen Ross, a play by David Mamet, examines the high‑stakes world of real estate sales. The drama unfolds inside a sales office, exploring how pressure and competition shape the lives of agents as they battle for commissions.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama

Authors: David Mamet

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