UK,
1970, 78 min
Directed by:
Anthony FriedmanScreenplay:
Anthony FriedmanCinematography:
Ian WilsonComposer:
Roger WebbCast:
Paul Scofield, John McEnery, Thorley Walters, Robin Askwith, Colin Jeavons, Raymond Mason, Jack ArrowPlots(1)
Updated to 1970s London, this faithful adaptation of Herman Melville's classic follows a young accounting clerk rebelling against his employer by responding to demands to do work by saying, "I prefer not to." This is carried on ad absurdum until the office is in chaos because the other employees must do Bartleby's work. His boss is unable to fire or help him and eventually has him placed in a mental hospital. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1971 - Anthony Friedman (Jury Special Mention)
- 1971 - Anthony Friedman (Golden Shell for Best Film)