The Wheelchair (1960)

Cast

• José Isbert - Don Anselmo
• Pedro Porcel - Carlos
• José Luis López Vázquez - Alvarito
• María Luisa Ponte - Matilde
• Antonio Gavilán - Don Hilario
• José 'Lepe' Álvarez - (uncredited)
• Chus Lampreave - Yolanda Proharán
• Ángel Álvarez - Álvarez
• Carmen Santonja - Julita
• Antonio Riquelme - Doctor Don Julio

Screenplay

• Rafael Azcona (Screenplay)
• Marco Ferreri (Screenplay)
• Rafael Azcona (Novel)

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

madrid, spain, obsession, bodily disabled person, wheelchair, dark comedy, franco regime (francoism), old man, motorcycle gang, tantrum, disabled, disability, scooter, elderly, fake illness, physical disability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wheelchair about?

Don Anselmo, a retired old man, decides to buy a motorized disabled stroller since all his pensioner friends own one. His family strongly refuses him to purchase the vehicle, so don Anselmo decides to take extreme measures to achieve his goal…

Who directed The Wheelchair?

The Wheelchair was directed by Marco Ferreri.

Who stars in The Wheelchair?

The Wheelchair stars José Isbert, Pedro Porcel, José Luis López Vázquez, María Luisa Ponte, Antonio Gavilán, José 'Lepe' Álvarez.

How long is The Wheelchair?

The Wheelchair has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).

What genre is The Wheelchair?

The Wheelchair is a Comedy film.

Where was The Wheelchair produced?

The Wheelchair was produced in Spain.

What are the themes of The Wheelchair?

The themes of The Wheelchair include: Dark Comedy and Irony.