Bartleby
“I would prefer not to.”
Synopsis
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
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Bartleby - Trailer (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli
- Original Score
- Seth Asarnow, Jonathan Parker
- Original Title
- Bartleby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Parker Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Parker
Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli, Herman Melville
Seth Asarnow, Jonathan Parker
Wah Ho Chan
Rick LeCompte
Jonathan Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Parker
Screenplay
Catherine DiNapoli
Screenplay
Seth Asarnow
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Parker
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Parker
Director
Wah Ho Chan
Director of Photography
Rosario Provenza
Production Design
Rick LeCompte
Editor
Morganne Newson
Costume Design
Jonathan Parker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bartleby
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What is Bartleby about?
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Who directed Bartleby?
Bartleby was directed by Jonathan Parker.
Who stars in Bartleby?
The principal cast of Bartleby includes Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly, Joe Piscopo, Maury Chaykin.
When was Bartleby released and how long is it?
Bartleby was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bartleby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bartleby was composed by Seth Asarnow, Jonathan Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bartleby?
Bartleby holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).