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Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life

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Franz Kafka has been stricken with a serious case of writer's block on Christmas Eve. He's trying to get started on his latest short story, "The Metamorphosis", but he isn't sure what his protagonist Gregor Samsa should become. As Kafka struggles with indecision, he has to contend with a loud holiday party downstairs, several unexpected guests, and a sinister knife salesman who has a bone to pick with him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

23 mins

Rating

6.875/10

Release Date

01 January 1993

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Franz Kafka

Elaine Collins

Elaine Collins

Miss Cicely

Crispin Letts

Crispin Letts

Gregor Samsa

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Frau Bunofsky

Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Woland the Knifeman

Julie Cox

Julie Cox

Party Girl

Jessie Doyle

Jessie Doyle

Party Girl

Sammy Sheldon

Sammy Sheldon

Party Girl

Justine Luxton

Justine Luxton

Party Girl

Laura Reiss

Laura Reiss

Party Girl

Thea Tait

Thea Tait

Party Girl

Lucy Woodhouse

Lucy Woodhouse

Party Girl

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