Movie

The Insurance Man

★ 5.9(7)19861h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Eyre
Release date: 1986-02-22
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Insurance Man

The Insurance Man is a 1986 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Richard Eyre, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert Hines and Alan MacNaughtan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Insurance Man in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Franz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a rash-like eczema, growing on his hands. All attempts to treat it with ointment fail, and the rash gradually spreads over his body. After complaining to the management he is laid off work; his relationship with his fiancee is affected. In an attempt to get compensation from his former employers he looks to insurance firm Assicurazion Generali, where he encounters an enigmatic clerk called Kafka.

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

Kafka

Robert Hines

Franz (young)

Alan MacNaughtan

Doctor

Trevor Peacock

Franz (old)

Jim Broadbent

Gutling

Hugh Fraser

Culick

Vivian Pickles

Lily

Bernard Wrigley

Workmen

Charlotte Coleman

Seamstress

Rosemary Martin

Miss Weber

Geoffrey Palmer

The Angry Doctor

Roger Hammond

The Fat Doctor

Themes & keywords

kafkaesque

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Insurance Man in Taiwan?+

The Insurance Man is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Insurance Man on Netflix?+

The Insurance Man is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is The Insurance Man?+

The Insurance Man has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in The Insurance Man?+

The Insurance Man stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert Hines, Alan MacNaughtan, Trevor Peacock and Jim Broadbent.

When did The Insurance Man come out?+

The Insurance Man is a 1986 movie directed by Richard Eyre.

What genre is The Insurance Man?+

The Insurance Man is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Insurance Man?+

The Insurance Man was directed by Richard Eyre.