Metamorphosis
Synopsis
TV film of Steven Berkoff's stage adaption of Kafka's famous story in which a young man, who is the sole financial supporter of his family, awakes one morning in the form of a giant dung beetle and thereby becomes a nuisance to his family, who must now learn to rely upon themselves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Berkoff, Franz Kafka
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Metamorphosis
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Goddard
Steven Berkoff, Franz Kafka
Richard Hartley
John Corby, Rodney Taylor
Martyn Auty
Department Leadership Roster
Martyn Auty
Producer
Jim Goddard
Director
Steven Berkoff
Writer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
John Corby
Director of Photography
Rodney Taylor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metamorphosis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Metamorphosis about?
TV film of Steven Berkoff's stage adaption of Kafka's famous story in which a young man, who is the sole financial supporter of his family, awakes one morning in the form of a giant dung beetle and thereby becomes a nuisance to his family, who must now learn to rely upon themselves.
Who directed Metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis was directed by Jim Goddard.
Who stars in Metamorphosis?
The principal cast of Metamorphosis includes Tim Roth, Steven Berkoff, Linda Marlowe, Saskia Reeves, Gary Olsen.
When was Metamorphosis released and how long is it?
Metamorphosis was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Metamorphosis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Metamorphosis was composed by Richard Hartley.