The play "Glengarry Glen Ross" was written by the American playwright David Mamet. It was first produced in 1983 and gained critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984. The story revolves around four desperate Chicago real estate agents who engage in unethical and illegal acts to sell real estate. Mamet's play is known for its sharp dialogue and themes of capitalism, morality, and masculinity. The title refers to two real estate developments in the play, Glengarry Highlands and Glen Ross Farms. Mamet also wrote the screenplay for the 1992 film adaptation of the play.