Kafka
“To solve a mystery he will enter a nightmare.”
Synopsis
After a colleague is murdered, insurance worker Kafka gets embroiled in an underground group who are attempting to thwart a secret organization that controls the major events in society.
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Kafka (Steven Soderbergh, 1991) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-20
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Jeremy Irons
Kafka
Theresa Russell
Gabriela
Joel Grey
Burgel
Ian Holm
Dr. Murnau
Jeroen Krabbé
Bizzlebek
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Grubach
Alec Guinness
The Chief Clerk
Brian Glover
Castle Hechman
Keith Allen
Ass. Ludwig
Simon McBurney
Assistant Oscar
Robert Flemyng
The Keeper of the Files
Matyelok Gibbs
Concierge
Ion Caramitru
Solemn Anarchist
Hilde Van Mieghem
Female Anarchist
Jan Nemejovský
Mustachioed Anarchist
Toon Agterberg
Youthful Anarchist
Maria Miles
Anna
Vladimír Gut
Edward
Release History & Theatrical Window
"Mr. Kneff" 30th Anniversary Re-edit, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Screenplay & Story
- Lem Dobbs
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- Kafka
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Pricel, Baltimore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Soderbergh
Lem Dobbs
Cliff Martinez
Walt Lloyd
Steven Soderbergh
Harry Benn, Stuart Cornfeld, Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson, Paul Rassam
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Soderbergh
Director
Harry Benn
Producer
Stuart Cornfeld
Producer
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Walt Lloyd
Director of Photography
Steven Soderbergh
Editor
Michael Jeffery
Costume Design
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Gavin Bocquet
Production Design
Lem Dobbs
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kafka
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What is Kafka about?
After a colleague is murdered, insurance worker Kafka gets embroiled in an underground group who are attempting to thwart a secret organization that controls the major events in society.
Who directed Kafka?
Kafka was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who stars in Kafka?
The principal cast of Kafka includes Jeremy Irons, Theresa Russell, Joel Grey, Ian Holm, Jeroen Krabbé.
When was Kafka released and how long is it?
Kafka was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Kafka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kafka was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kafka?
Kafka holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).