A hapless salesman gets supernatural help—and an eyeful—on his quirky sales route.
TALES OF A SALESMAN
Herman dreams of being warned by his manager to increase his sales. As he contemplates his predicament, a mischievous poltergeist arrives to help him out.
Quick Answer
Tales of a Salesman is a 1965 American comedy-horror film about Herman, a struggling salesman who receives assistance from a mischievous poltergeist to boost his sales by targeting five scantily-dressed potential customers.
Programmer's Pick
When your sales pitch flops, why not enlist a cheeky poltergeist? Tales of a Salesman delivers a parade of comedic hauntings and unclad prospects, all in under an hour. If you like your horror on the light side and your comedy with a generous dose of nudie cutie antics, this one rings the doorbell.
— Flashington Programmer
Overview
Why Cult
The film revels in classic nudie cutie territory, showing off an array of scantily-clad women and playful striptease humor.
A mischievous poltergeist partners with the protagonist, adding a ghostly twist to the standard salesman setup.
Expect pie-in-the-face gags, lingerie prancing, and slapstick encounters, all wrapped in a cheeky, independent film package.
With a brisk 53-minute runtime and independent production vibes, this film is a quick, oddball snapshot of 1960s sexploitation.
Questions from the Vault
When was Tales of a Salesman released? +
Tales of a Salesman was released in 1965.
How long is Tales of a Salesman? +
The runtime of Tales of a Salesman is 53 minutes.
What genre is Tales of a Salesman? +
Tales of a Salesman is a comedy-horror film with strong sexploitation and nudie cutie elements.
Where can I watch Tales of a Salesman? +
Tales of a Salesman is available to stream on Flashington.
