Bartleby(1970)
Bartleby Synopsis
An asocial and enigmatic office clerk refuses to do his work, leaving it up to his boss to decide what should be done with him.
Bartleby (1970) is a drama film directed by Anthony Friedmann, released on October 30, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Paul Scofield, John McEnery, Thorley Walters and Colin Jeavons. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Friedmann
- Writers:
- Herman Melville, Rodney Carr-Smith, Anthony Friedmann
- Producers:
- Rodney Carr-Smith, Anthony Friedmann
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Roger Webb
- Production:
- Pantheon Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Bartleby (1970) Trailer
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Bartleby Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Scofield
as The Accountant
John McEnery
as Bartleby
Thorley Walters
as The Colleague
Colin Jeavons
as Tucker
- Raymond Mason
Raymond Mason
as Landlord
- Charles Kinross
Charles Kinross
as Tenant
- Neville Barber
Neville Barber
as First Client
Robin Askwith
as Office Boy
- Hope Jackman
Hope Jackman
as Hilda - Tealady
- John Watson
John Watson
as Doctor
- Christine Dingle
Christine Dingle
as Patient
- Rosalind Elliot
Rosalind Elliot
as Miss Brown - Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Friedmann, written by Herman Melville, Rodney Carr-Smith and Anthony Friedmann, produced by Rodney Carr-Smith and Anthony Friedmann.
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Bartleby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Bartleby – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bartleby online?
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Bartleby (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bartleby?
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The main cast of Bartleby (1970) includes Paul Scofield, John McEnery, Thorley Walters, Colin Jeavons and Raymond Mason. The film was directed by Anthony Friedmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bartleby released?
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Bartleby was released on October 30, 1970 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Bartleby worth watching?
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Bartleby (1970) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bartleby?
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Yes. The official Bartleby trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.