The Twelve Chairs (1962)

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.

Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Juan Blanco
Cinematography: Ramón F. Suárez
Editing: Mario González
Production: ICAIC
Country: Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

socialism, cultural revolution, chair

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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 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.
Who directed The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Who stars in The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs stars Enrique Santisteban, Reynaldo Miravalles, René Sánchez, Pilín Vallejo, Idalberto Delgado, Ana Viñas.
How long is The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs is a Comedy film.
Where was The Twelve Chairs produced?
The Twelve Chairs was produced in Cuba.