Bartleby
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Ronet
- Original Score
- Gérard Anfosso
- Original Title
- Bartleby
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Ronet
Gérard Anfosso
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Ronet
Director
Pierre Cadot
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bartleby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Bartleby includes Maxence Mailfort, Michael Lonsdale, Maurice Biraud, Dominique Zardi, Jacques Fontanelle.
When was Bartleby released and how long is it?
Bartleby was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Bartleby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bartleby was composed by Gérard Anfosso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bartleby?
Bartleby holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).