Bartleby (1976)
Adaptation of the classic Herman Melville short story. The narrator, an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.
Director: Maurice Ronet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 16, 1976
Cast
- Maxence Mailfort - Bartleby
- Michael Lonsdale - L'Huissier
- Maurice Biraud - Dindon
- Dominique Zardi - Cisaille
- Jacques Fontanelle - Gingembre
- Hubert Deschamps - Le gérant
Music: Gérard Anfosso
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
workplace, lawyer, character study
More Films by Director: Maurice Ronet
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bartleby about?
- Adaptation of the classic Herman Melville short story. The narrator, an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.
- Who directed Bartleby?
- Bartleby was directed by Maurice Ronet.
- Who stars in Bartleby?
- Bartleby stars Maxence Mailfort, Michael Lonsdale, Maurice Biraud, Dominique Zardi, Jacques Fontanelle, Hubert Deschamps.
- How long is Bartleby?
- Bartleby has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Bartleby?
- Bartleby is a Drama film.
- Where was Bartleby produced?
- Bartleby was produced in United Kingdom, France.
- What are the themes of Bartleby?
- The themes of Bartleby include: Courtroom Drama.