A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.1 / 100
2001Comedy / Drama / Mystery1h 23m
BARTLEBY
“I would prefer not to.”
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Above the Line
Jonathan Parker·DirectorCatherine DiNapoli·ScreenplayJonathan Parker·ScreenplayWah Ho Chan·Director of PhotographySeth Asarnow·Original Music ComposerRick LeCompte·Editor
Cast
Crispin Glover·BartlebyDavid Paymer·The BossGlenne Headly·VivianJoe Piscopo·RockyMaury Chaykin·ErnestSeymour Cassel·Frank WaxmanDick Martin·The MayorCarrie Snodgress·Book PublisherGreta Danielle Newgren·Boss's DateKen Murakami·Landlord
Full Crew(29 credits)
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Jonathan Parker·DirectorAndrea Devaux·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Catherine DiNapoli·ScreenplayJonathan Parker·ScreenplayHerman Melville·Short Story
Camera· 1
Wah Ho Chan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Rick LeCompte·Editor
Sound & Music· 11
Seth Asarnow·Original Music ComposerJonathan Parker·Original Music ComposerDan Gleich·Sound MixerJennifer L. Ware·Sound DesignerDavid Parker·Sound Re-Recording MixerDan Olmsted·Sound Re-Recording MixerDavid Franklin Bergad·Dialogue EditorErich Stratmann·Sound Effects EditorRick LeCompte·Music EditorJeremy Molod·Assistant Sound EditorFrank Rinella·Foley Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Rosario Provenza·Production DesignDeborah Parker·Art DirectionMorganne Newson·Costume DesignDan Perri·Title Designer
Production· 6
Jonathan Parker·ProducerDonise Hardy·Associate ProducerCatherine DiNapoli·Co-ProducerDebbie Brubaker·Line ProducerDonise Hardy·CastingYnze Bijl·Location Manager
Other Departments· 1
Arthur Aravena·Gaffer
By the Numbers
70.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4F0050
#FF8C00
#C0FF00
Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design
“The poster features a dark purple background with four circular cutouts, each framed by a thick, bright lime green border, showcasing different individuals. The”
Key Elements
Beaded NecklaceWhite Cup
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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