Bartleby

An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.

Cast

Crispin Glover

as Bartleby

David Paymer

as The Boss

Glenne Headly

as Vivian

Joe Piscopo

as Rocky

Maury Chaykin

as Ernest

Seymour Cassel

as Frank Waxman

Dick Martin

as The Mayor

Carrie Snodgress

as Book Publisher

Greta Danielle Newgren

as Boss's Date

Ken Murakami

as Landlord

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