The Twelve Chairs
Originally released in 1962. The Twelve Chairs is a comedy film. directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Starring Enrique Santisteban, Reynaldo Miravalles, and René Sánchez
Synopsis
When her country is taken over by socialist revolutionaries, a wealthy woman can't bear to give up all of her wealth and possessions to the new government, so she hides all of her treasures in the 12 chairs of a dining-room set. After her death her nephew finds out what she had done and, since the chairs had been "nationalized" and are now in the possession of a dozen different people, he sets out to track them down and get the treasures he believes rightfully belong to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cuba
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- ICAIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Twelve Chairs about?
When her country is taken over by socialist revolutionaries, a wealthy woman can't bear to give up all of her wealth and possessions to the new government, so she hides all of her treasures in the ...
Who directed The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
How long is The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Twelve Chairs released?
The Twelve Chairs was released on December 17, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Twelve Chairs?
The main cast of The Twelve Chairs includes Enrique Santisteban, Reynaldo Miravalles, René Sánchez, Pilín Vallejo, Idalberto Delgado.