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The Trial (1993)
Director: David Hugh Jones
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards, Juliet Stevenson
6.0
29%Runtime118 min
Rating15
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Joseph K. awakes one morning, to find two strange men in his room, telling him he has been arrested. Joseph is not told what he is charged with, and despite being "arrested," is allowed to remain free and go to work. But despite the strange nature of his arrest, Joseph soon learns that his trial, however odd, is very real, and tries desperately to spare himself from the court's judgement.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Trial, a 1993 thriller drama directed by David Hugh Jones, has received a mixed critical reception. While it holds a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb, it has a lower 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a more polarized audience response. The film has not garnered any major awards recognition.
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The Trial (1993), directed by David Hugh Jones, is a gripping psychological thriller that immerses viewers in the unsettling world of Joseph K.'s mysterious trial, featuring powerful performances from Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, and Jason Robards that elevate the film's existential exploration of justice, bureaucracy, and the human condition.
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The Trial is a 1993 film made by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) based on Harold Pinter's screenplay adaptation of Franz Kafka's 1925 novel The Trial.
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