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The Trial () is a 1962 drama film written and directed by Orson Welles, based on the 1925 posthumously published novel of the same name by Franz Kafka. Welles stated immediately after completing the film: "The Trial is the best film I have ever made". The film begins with Welles narrating Kafka's parable "Before the Law" to pinscreen scenes created by the artists Alexandre Alexeieff and Claire Parker.

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1962 · 1h 59m · Crime · Drama · Mystery

TMDB 7.4/10 (575 votes)

Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.

Directed by Orson Welles

Box office $0M worldwide

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Orson WellesDirector

Anthony Perkinsas Josef K.

Romy Schneideras Leni

Orson Wellesas Albert Hastler

Akim Tamiroffas Bloch

Jeanne Moreauas Marika Burstner

Elsa Martinellias Hilda

Suzanne Flonas Miss Pittl

Madeleine Robinsonas Mrs. Grubach

Max Haufleras Uncle Max MMax Buchsbaumas Examining Magistrate

Arnoldo Foàas Inspector A

Jess Hahnas Assistant Inspector #2

Billy Kearnsas Assistant Inspector #1

Maurice Teynacas Deputy Manager

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The Trial () is a 1962 drama film written and directed by Orson Welles, based on the 1925 posthumously published novel of the same name by Franz Kafka. Welles stated immediately after completing the film: "The Trial is the best film I have ever made". The film begins with Welles narrating Kafka's parable "Before the Law" to pinscreen scenes created by the artists Alexandre Alexeieff and Claire Parker.

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