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Nabokov on Kafka (1989): Cast

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Nabokov on Kafka is a 1989 short film directed by Peter Medak, starring Christopher Plummer as Vladimir Nabokov, Casey Brown and Melissa Koval. It runs 29 minutes.

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Nabokov on Kafka (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
29 min
Director
Peter Medak
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Nabokov on Kafka About?

The premise of Nabokov on Kafka without spoilers.

Vladimir Nabokov, acclaimed as one of literature’s greatest, taught at Cornell University where his charisma shone in the classroom. In this segment, Michael Plummer embodies the witty professor, delivering a lively, insightful lecture on Kafka’s “Metamorphosis,” the uncanny tale of a man who awakens to discover he has become a giant insect.

Nabokov on Kafka Themes & Keywords

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  • metamorphosis
  • lecture
  • short story
  • german literature
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Cast & crew

Nabokov on Kafka Cast & Characters

Christopher Plummer leads the cast as Vladimir Nabokov, with Casey Brown as Student and Melissa Koval as Student. Directed by Peter Medak.

From the director

More from Peter Medak

More films directed by Peter Medak, best-rated first: The Ghost of Peter Sellers, The Changeling, The Krays and Zorro: The Gay Blade.

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Nabokov on Kafka FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nabokov on Kafka, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nabokov on Kafka?

Nabokov on Kafka runs 29 minutes.

When was Nabokov on Kafka released?

Nabokov on Kafka was released on August 6, 1989.

Who directed Nabokov on Kafka?

Nabokov on Kafka was directed by Peter Medak.

More films by Peter Medak

Who is in the cast of Nabokov on Kafka?

Nabokov on Kafka stars Christopher Plummer as Vladimir Nabokov, Casey Brown as Student and Melissa Koval as Student.

Does Nabokov on Kafka have a post-credit scene?

No. Nabokov on Kafka has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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