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Bartleby (2001) - Reviews, Ratings & Streaming | The Couch Critic

Bartleby

Bartleby

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Bartleby

Bartleby

2001

1h 25m

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Released

Release

2001

Runtime

1h 25m

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Storyline

"I would prefer not to."

An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.

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Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 25m
: Mar 10, 2001
Languages: English
Director: Jonathan Parker
Production: Parker Film Company
Parker Film Company
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover

Bartleby

David Paymer

David Paymer

The Boss

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Vivian

Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Rocky

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Ernest

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Frank Waxman

Dick Martin

Dick Martin

The Mayor

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Book Publisher

Greta Danielle Newgren

Boss's Date

Ken Murakami

Ken Murakami

Landlord

Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth

Property Manager

Nick Scoggin

Nick Scoggin

Street Philosopher

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