The Trial
“Arrested and Prosecuted. But for what, he does not know.”
Synopsis
Joseph K. awakes one morning, to find two strange men in his room, telling him he has been arrested. Joseph is not told what he is charged with, and despite being "arrested," is allowed to remain free and go to work. But despite the strange nature of his arrest, Joseph soon learns that his trial, however odd, is very real, and tries desperately to spare himself from the court's judgement.
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Kyle MacLachlan
Josef K
Anthony Hopkins
The Priest
Jason Robards
Doctor Huld
Juliet Stevenson
Fraulein Burstner
Polly Walker
Leni
Alfred Molina
Titorelli
David Thewlis
Franz
Michael Kitchen
Block
Tony Haygarth
Willem
Douglas Hodge
Inspector
Jiří Schwarz
Rabensteiner
David Schneider
Kullich
Paul Brooke
Deputy Bank Manager
Harry Burton
K's Assistant
Roger Lloyd Pack
First Stairman
Leon Lissek
Second Stairman
Catherine Neilson
Washer Woman
Trevor Peacock
Examining Magistrate
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Trial
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $119K
- Production Studios
- BBC, Europanda Entertainment B.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Harold Pinter, Franz Kafka
Carl Davis
Phil Meheux
John Stothart
Louis Marks, Mark Shivas, Reniero Compostella, Geoffrey Paget, Kobi Jaeger
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Marks
Producer
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
David Hugh Jones
Director
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
John Stothart
Editor
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trial about?
Joseph K. awakes one morning, to find two strange men in his room, telling him he has been arrested. Joseph is not told what he is charged with, and despite being "arrested," is allowed to remain free and go to work. But despite the strange nature of his arrest, Joseph soon learns that his trial, however odd, is very real, and tries desperately to spare himself from the court's judgement.
Who directed The Trial?
The Trial was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in The Trial?
The principal cast of The Trial includes Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards, Juliet Stevenson, Polly Walker.
When was The Trial released and how long is it?
The Trial was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did The Trial make at the box office?
The Trial grossed $119K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial was composed by Carl Davis.
Is The Trial based on a book or true story?
The Trial is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Kafka".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial?
The Trial holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).