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The Trial (1962) Movie vs Book
Film · 1962 · Directed by Orson Welles · Starring Anthony Perkins, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider
The Trial (1962) Movie: Cast and Details
A man is arrested and tried for a crime that is never explained.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the story and the nightmare mood, with changes to the ending.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first for Kafka's tone. The film is a striking visual adaptation.
What the book gives you
The Trial by Franz Kafka
Published after Kafka’s death in 1925, and left unfinished.
Who will like it: Readers who want a landmark of modern literature.