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The Trial

1993, Movie, NR, 118 mins

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This second film adaptation of Franz Kafka's 1925 novel (Orson Welles' version had appeared more than 30 years previously) emphasizes the themes of generational conflict and sexual guilt, with a touch of Central European posturing thrown in for good measure. Prague, 1912. A week after being mysteriously arrested and then released by two policemen, bank clerk Josef K (Kyle MacLachlan) is summoned to a court hearing where, unable to make sense of what is happening, he berate... read more leave a comment
Year: 1993
Rated NR

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Cast
Kyle MacLachlan: Josef K.
Anthony Hopkins: The Priest
Jason Robards Jr.: Dr. Huld
Jean Stapleton: Landlady
Juliet Stevenson: Fraulein Burstner
Polly Walker: Leni

 

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