Bartleby (1970)
French short adaptation of Herman Melville's classic. The employee of a lawyer is in a mental hospital following a scandal. Some time later, he finds his employer.
Director: Jean-Pierre Bastid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 1, 1970
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Lajournade - Bartleby
- Olivier de Magny - The Lawyer
- Gérard Guérin - A servile employee
- Jean-Patrick Manchette - A servile employee
- François Porcile - A servile employee
- Jacques Prayer - A servile employee
- Jean-Louis van Belle - A servile employee
- Jacques Garnier - The boss aware of his responsibilities
- Willy Braque - The nurse
Screenplay
- Jean-Pierre Bastid
- Herman Melville (Short Story)
Cinematography: François Migeat, Jean-Jacques Renon
Editing: Denyse Renon
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book, short film
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Bastid
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bartleby about?
- French short adaptation of Herman Melville's classic. The employee of a lawyer is in a mental hospital following a scandal. Some time later, he finds his employer.
- Who directed Bartleby?
- Bartleby was directed by Jean-Pierre Bastid.
- Who stars in Bartleby?
- Bartleby stars Jean-Pierre Lajournade, Olivier de Magny, Gérard Guérin, Jean-Patrick Manchette, François Porcile, Jacques Prayer.
- How long is Bartleby?
- Bartleby has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Bartleby?
- Bartleby is a Drama film.
- Where was Bartleby produced?
- Bartleby was produced in Belgium, France.