Bartleby_
Adaptation of the classic Herman Melville short story. The narrator, an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.
Starring
Maxence Mailfort, Michael Lonsdale, Maurice Biraud
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bartleby was released 50 years ago in 1976.
Overview
Adaptation of the classic Herman Melville short story. The narrator, an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal wi...
Bartleby is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (6)
Maxence Mailfort
Bartleby
Michael Lonsdale
L'Huissier
Maurice Biraud
Dindon
Dominique Zardi
Cisaille
JF
Jacques Fontanelle
Gingembre
Hubert Deschamps
Le gérant
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bartleby about?
Adaptation of the classic Herman Melville short story. The narrator, an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.
How long is Bartleby?
Bartleby has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Bartleby?
The cast of Bartleby includes Maxence Mailfort, Michael Lonsdale, Maurice Biraud, Dominique Zardi, Jacques Fontanelle.
What is the rating of Bartleby?
Bartleby has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama