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Re: Glengarry GlenRoss

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I think that if you have ever been a commissioned salesperson working from generated lead sheets you can REALLY relate to this movie. I found it an accurate portrayal of the uphill battle that salesmen face, especially as they get older and are "forgotten". The movie is quite deep in placing the Jack Lemmon character in a no-win situation. You may not like Pacino but he was a perfect fit for his role, and I think he did a great job especially when his "client" (Jonathan Pryce) came back asking for his refund. Kevin Spacey also played a convincing minor role as the office manager.

And last but not least, Alec Baldwin's motivational scene where he says "My watch costs more than your f#cking car !!" and "In our sales contest first prize is a new Cadillac, second prize is a set of steak knives, and the rest of you are fired !!" reminds me of several sales managers that I have experienced over the years.

Lemmon, Pacino, Spacey, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Jonathan Pryce, Baldwin, what a powerhouse cast !!! I think you should watch the movie again sometime and give it another chance.

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