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The word "lead" or "leads" occurs 83 times in the script.	D
While Ricky Roma (Al Pacino) is talking about random subjects to draw James Lingk (Jonathan Pryce) i [...]	D
Roma introduces Levene as 'D. Ray Morton' in their staged conversation in front of Lingk. There is a [...]	D
Al Pacino had originally wanted to appear in the play on Broadway, but was doing another Mamet produ [...]	D
The title refers to Glengarry Highlands and Glen Ross Farms, two properties mentioned in the movie.	D
Originally, the play takes place during the Winter. However, due to the budget and the schedules of [...]	D
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.	D
None of the major roles in the film were auditioned - the actors playing the parts were all offered [...]	D
During rehearsals, director James Foley would have the actors act out scenes that would happen off-c [...]	D
Ever since its release, the film has been used to train real-life salesmen how to sell and how not t [...]	D
Co-star Jack Lemmon said the cast was the greatest acting ensemble he had ever been part of. This is [...]	D
During the production, producers Jerry Tokofsky and Stanley R. Zupnik had a falling out over money a [...]	D
During the course of the movie, George Aaronow and Dave Moss talk about selling the Glengarry leads [...]	D
Since Alec Baldwin was the last person cast in the film, he and director James Foley took a day to r [...]	D
The first act of the film takes place at night while the second is during the day.	D
The single largest cost on the movie was for the rain effects throughout the first half of the film.	D
The screenwriter David Mamet and Jude Ciccolella were both born on November 30, 1947.	D
When one of the main characters is in a position of power, they chew gum (ex. Ricky (Al Pacino) when [...]	D
According to a GQ interview, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were working on the project together befor [...]	D
Though Alec Baldwin really signed on to the project for a chance to appear in a movie with Al Pacino [...]	D
The cast includes four Oscar winners: Alan Arkin, Jack Lemmon, Kevin Spacey and Al Pacino; and three [...]	D
Years later, in different play revivals of the production, two actors from the cast swapped parts on [...]	D
Jack Lemmon's character, Shelley Levene, is the inspiration for The Simpsons character, Gil Gunderso [...]	D
James Foley, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin got together in 1991 to do several informal read-throughs [...]	D
Two characters were written into the screenplay that do not appear in the original stage version: Al [...]	D
Mamet's choice of using salesmen for his characters was not only based on his own experiences, but b [...]	D
The numbers on the chalkboard show how Ricky Roma is dominating the sales contest and should win the [...]	D
Alec Baldwin based the tone and delivery of his famous monologue on George C. Scott's "Wars are won. [...]	D
After Al Pacino saw Kevin Spacey perform onstage on Broadway in "Lost in Yonkers", he brought d [...]	D
The word "fuck" and its derivatives are uttered 138 times.	D
Kevin Spacey and Bruce Altman later appeared in Recount (2008).	D
David Mamet based his original play on his own experience working in a real estate office in the 197 [...]	D
Before filming began, director James Foley and the cast rehearsed the film so that the actors could [...]	D
Some of the film was shot in Brooklyn, New York. You can see the Sheepshead Bay train station in the [...]	D
Al Pacino was the first one cast in this film, and brought director James Foley on board at the same [...]	D
Tom Berenger talked to director James Foley about the possibility of playing the role of David Moss, [...]	D
It was Al Pacino who brought director James Foley on board the film. Pacino saw his film "At Close R [...]	D
When Larry Spannell opens the door to get Shelly out of the house after his failed sit with him, the [...]	D
Both Al Pacino and Lori Tan Chinn were in PapÃ , sei una frana (1982).	D
Jack Lemmon and Kevin Spacey previously appeared together in Lungo viaggio verso la notte (1987) (TV [...]	D
In his diatribe excoriating Kevin Spacey's character, Al Pacino uses numerous colorful phrases to im [...]	D
David Mamet's screenplay considerably expanded his script for the play, providing more context for t [...]	D
During filming, members of the cast who weren't required to be on the set certain days would show up [...]	D
Alan Arkin turned down the film twice because he thought Aaronow was a stupid, inherently unlikable [...]	D
During the production, the actors referred to this film as "Death of a Fuckin' Salesman".	D
The "Glengarry" leads are inside a locked metal cabinet near the door inside Williamson's desk, whic [...]	D
The word "shit" and its derivatives are uttered 50 times.	D
When approached about the movie, David Mamet asked for $500,000 for the movie rights and another $50 [...]	D
James Foley initially turned down the opportunity to direct the film, saying he didn't see how it co [...]	D
Alec Baldwin appeared in a Saturday Night Live skit as a similar character but as an elf in Santa's [...]	D
Alec Baldwin was initially hired to play Blake (a role which wasn't in the original play), but with [...]	D
After Jack Lemmon leaves the Chinese restaurant and heads back to the office, there's a red BMW park [...]	D
The salesmen are selling land in "Rio Rancho" that is implied to be rather worthless. It's unclear w [...]	D
That same year, Alec Baldwin starred in the movie Doppia anima (1992), and the song "Prelude to a Ki [...]	D
A recurring theme in the movie is that the salesmen are given "weak leads", i.e. potential customers [...]	D
The Coat Check Girl is the only female character to appear in the movie.	D
Director James Foley says that his favorite part of the film is the opening credit sequence featurin [...]	D
Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin and Ed Harris purposely gave Alec Baldwin the cold shoulder on set as they h [...]	D
David Mamet's original play opened at the National Theatre of London in 1983 and then moved to Chica [...]	D
The soundtrack's incorporation of Al Jarreau's rendition of Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies" is an allus [...]	D
The movie gained a newfound popularity in the punk community when Fat Mike of the band NOFX included [...]	D
A few little-known facts about the filming location, at 1515 Sheepshead Bay Road, New York: the buil [...]	D
Both Al Pacino and Alan Arkin starred in Uomini di parola (2012).	D
In the scene when Roma sits down at his desk sweet-talking (IE, lying to) James Lingk with Levine's [...]	D
Originally, director Irvin Kershner wanted to turn the play into a film in 1985, and he persuaded hi [...]	D
Although the character of Alec Baldwin never introduces himself, in the script he goes by the name B [...]	D
The film had three weeks of rehearsals and was shot over 39 days. Most scenes were shot in single ta [...]	D
None of the actors who appeared in the original play productions of "Glengarry Glen Ross" (London, C [...]	D
Playwright David Mamet also wrote the screenplay using the same style of precision dialogue he uses [...]	D

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The cops would not make such a big deal out of a common burglary. They'd make a report and leave. Th [...]	D
When Ricky is trying to get more information from Williamson about the robbery, Williamson's room do [...]	D
Shadow of camera crew visible on the train in the closing shot.	D
When Levene offers $30 in Williamson's car the notes are outstretched in his left hand. As he contin [...]	D
David Mamet's play, upon which this film was based, is set in Chicago, but the movie version is set [...]	D
George's hand is on his chin when the camera is behind him during a conversation with Ricky, but whe [...]	D
Although the play was set in Chicago and the movie in New York, references are made in the movie to [...]	D
Roma was never actually told that the leads were stolen.	D
When Levene enters and exits the Spannel house, the rain is pouring immediately outside the front do [...]	D
After George tells Ricky that the phones were stolen, in frustration Ricky sums up "They stole the l [...]	D
Shelley pretends to be a client from AMEX when Lingk comes into the office. But when Roma first meet [...]	D
The neon sign on the restaurant across from the office has 4 or 5 of its letters on each line not op [...]	D
After the police interview Alan Arkin puts on his coat and leaves the office. In subsequent scenes h [...]	D
George's position when talking to Ricky about the break-in.	D
GGR would only need to cross reference the "good" leads with who sold to them to uncover who stole t [...]	D
Right after Williamson messing up with Ricky's deal with a client, Shelley Levene appears in the bac [...]	D
Stealing the list of references from Williamson's office constitutes the crime of burglary, but the [...]	D
When Levene tries to convince Williamson to go along with his plan to give him some of the Glengarry [...]	D
While Shelley is recounting to Roma the latter part of his close of his $82,000 Nyborg sale, the off [...]	D
It makes sense that Roma would get the drunken loser in the bar to sign over lots of money for unsee [...]	D

Frase

Dave Moss: Cop couldn't find his dick with two han [...]	D
Shelley Levene: Get the chalk. Hey! Get the chalk. [...]	D
Dave Moss: Yes, well that's very cute, but you're [...]	D
Dave Moss: The rich getting richer, that's the law [...]	D
Ricky Roma: I'm going to tell you something. Your [...]	D
Ricky Roma: WHAT YOU'RE HIRED FOR, is to help us.. [...]	D
Ricky Roma: You never open your mouth until you kn [...]	D
Dave Moss: [on Ricky] He's the top man on the boar [...]	D
Dave Moss: Cop couldn't find his dick, two hands a [...]	D
Shelley Levene: [Levene has just cut a deal with W [...]	D
George Aaronow: They found the guy who broke into [...]	D
Dave Moss: [complaining about the leads] Bullshit! [...]	D
Williamson: We had a slight burglary last night. [...]	D
Ricky Roma: Who said 'fuck the machine'? Dave Mos [...]	D
Williamson: Now... how did you know that contract [...]	D
[Ricky Roma gets a lead from Williamson with a fam [...]	D
Ricky Roma: I come back and you can't even keep th [...]	D
Williamson: Will you go to lunch? Go to lunch. WIL [...]	D
Williamson: How do you know I made it up? Shelley [...]	D
[Dave Moss explodes at Ricky Roma and shouts] Dav [...]	D
Ricky Roma: All train compartments smell vaguely o [...]	D
Williamson: Go to lunch, George! George Aaronow: [...]	D
Blake: Put that coffee down! Coffee is for closers [...]	D
Dave Moss: That guy's a fuckin' asshole. Anybody w [...]	D
Williamson: They're crazy. They just like talking [...]	D
Williamson: [handing Roma lead cards] I'm giving y [...]	D
George Aaronow: They're gonna bounce me out of a j [...]	D
Ricky Roma: They say that it was so hot in the cit [...]	D
George Aaronow: How can you talk to me that way? I [...]	D
Shelley Levene: What the hell are you? You're a fu [...]	D
[after learning that the Lingk sale has been filed [...]	D
Williamson: The leads are coming! Shelley Levene: [...]	D
Williamson: You've got a big mouth... now I'm gonn [...]	D
Shelley Levene: You are a shithead, Williamson! W [...]	D
Dave Moss: What did I do? George Aaronow: You lis [...]	D
George Aaronow: Come in here! I work here. I didn' [...]	D
George Aaronow: When I talk to the police I get ne [...]	D
Ricky Roma: How was her crumbcake? Shelley Levene [...]	D
Blake: You're talking about what? You're talking a [...]	D
Ricky Roma: You're fuckin' shit.	D
Shelley Levene: I'll cut you in on the $82,000 sal [...]	D
George Aaronow: I'm no fuckin' good. Ricky Roma: [...]	D
Ricky Roma: How are you? George Aaronow: Fine. Yo [...]	D
Ricky Roma: You stupid fucking cunt. You, Williams [...]	D
Shelley Levene: Williamson! Williamson! Put me o [...]	D
Ricky Roma: I do this! [Smooths his hair as a sig [...]	D
[Williamson is going to the cops] Shelley Levene: [...]	D
Shelley Levene: You can't think on your feet, you [...]	D
[last lines] George Aaronow: Hello, Mrs. Delgary? [...]	D
Williamson: As you heard, end of the month, top sa [...]	D
Dave Moss: Did they steal the contracts? Ricky Ro [...]	D
[first lines] Shelley Levene: [on a payphone] Can [...]	D
[Williamson shuts the door in Ricky's face] Ricky [...]	D
Ricky Roma: Wait, wait. wait. Where are the phones [...]	D
Ricky Roma: You stupid fucking cunt. You, Williams [...]	D
Dave Moss: You got the memory of a fucking fly.	D
Williamson: Where are you going? Ricky Roma: To t [...]	D
Williamson: Where's Mr. Roma? Dave Moss: I'm not [...]	D
Ricky Roma: I subscribe to the law of contrary pub [...]	D
Dave Moss: Fuck Mitch & Murray!	D
Ricky Roma: [to Williamson] OH I'm going to have y [...]	D

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