The Insurance Man
Synopsis
Franz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a rash-like eczema, growing on his hands. All attempts to treat it with ointment fail, and the rash gradually spreads over his body. After complaining to the management he is laid off work; his relationship with his fiancee is affected. In an attempt to get compensation from his former employers he looks to insurance firm Assicurazion Generali, where he encounters an enigmatic clerk called Kafka.
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Kafka
Robert Hines
Franz (young)
Alan MacNaughtan
Doctor
Trevor Peacock
Franz (old)
Jim Broadbent
Gutling
Hugh Fraser
Culick
Vivian Pickles
Lily
Bernard Wrigley
Workmen
Charlotte Coleman
Seamstress
Rosemary Martin
Miss Weber
Geoffrey Palmer
The Angry Doctor
Roger Hammond
The Fat Doctor
Benjamin Whitrow
Lecturer in Medical School
Tessa Wojtczak
Christina
Oona Kirsch
Collecting Girl
Katy Behean
Beatrice
Tony Haygarth
Pohlmann
Sam Kelly
One-Legged Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- The Insurance Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Alan Bennett
Ilona Sekacz
Nat Crosby
Ken Pearce
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bennett
Writer
Richard Eyre
Director
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Ken Pearce
Editor
Geoff Powell
Production Design
Janet Tharby
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insurance Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Insurance Man about?
Franz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a rash-like eczema, growing on his hands. All attempts to treat it with ointment fail, and the rash gradually spreads over his body. After complaining to the management he is laid off work; his relationship with his fiancee is affected. In an attempt to get compensation from his former employers he looks to insurance firm Assicurazion Generali, where he encounters an enigmatic clerk called Kafka.
Who directed The Insurance Man?
The Insurance Man was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Insurance Man?
The principal cast of The Insurance Man includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert Hines, Alan MacNaughtan, Trevor Peacock, Jim Broadbent.
When was The Insurance Man released and how long is it?
The Insurance Man was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Insurance Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Insurance Man was composed by Ilona Sekacz.