Glengarry Glen Ross: Mamet's Dialogue Still Sings, But Who Directed This Thing?

Okay, so I just revisited "Glengarry Glen Ross" and wow, Pacino is just chef's kiss in this. Seriously, the way he delivers Mamet's dialogue – that whole scene in the restaurant where he's reeling in James Lingk? Just masterful manipulation. And Ed Harris, too. Their desperation is palpable, you really feel the crushing weight of those leads being taken away. It's brutal. Newman's performance is also great, a total shadow of his former successful self, desperate to reclaim what he's lost. But here's the thing that's been bugging me. I'm usually pretty good at tracking directors and their styles, but honestly, who directed this movie? I tried looking it up and it seems like James Foley? I'm not too familiar with his other work, but I'm surprised. The movie hinges so heavily on the actors and the dialogue that it almost feels like the direction, while solid, is just…present. It's definitely stagey, which makes sense considering the play, but I definitely wasn't blown away by the direction, as I was by the performances and the writing. Maybe it's just me, but I spend so much time looking at films from a director's POV, so it felt unusual to be so focused on literally everything else. I guess my question is, does anyone else feel like the direction is somewhat... understated, or maybe even like it doesn't leave an impression? Or am I missing something crucial in Foley's choices? And, knowing how involved Mamet was, how much influence do you think he had on the movie's 'look' and visual style? Curious to hear your thoughts! Oh, and Spacey as John Williamson is just perfect in his slimy indifference. "Coffee's for closers only." Still burns after all these years lol.