Bartleby
Synopsis
Bartleby, an enigmatic man who calmly refuses to carry out his duties, is introduced in this period dramatization of Melville’s haunting story as a scrivener in a 1969 film production of Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Yust
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Yust, Herman Melville
- Original Score
- Bernardo Segal
- Original Title
- Bartleby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Yust
Larry Yust, Herman Melville
Bernardo Segal
Isidore Mankofsky
Albert Nalpas
Clifton Fadiman
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Yust
Writer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Albert Nalpas
Editor
Larry Yust
Director
Clifton Fadiman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bartleby.
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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?
Bartleby, an enigmatic man who calmly refuses to carry out his duties, is introduced in this period dramatization of Melville’s haunting story as a scrivener in a 1969 film production of Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation.
Who directed Bartleby?
Bartleby was directed by Larry Yust.
Who stars in Bartleby?
The principal cast of Bartleby includes James Westerfield, Patrick Campbell, Barry Williams.
When was Bartleby released and how long is it?
Bartleby was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bartleby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bartleby was composed by Bernardo Segal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bartleby?
Bartleby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).