The Beehive(1982)
Overview
As in the novel of the same title from Camilo Jose Cela, "La Colmena" is a sad composition with the stories of many people in the Madrid of 1942, just the postwar of the spanish civil war. The main theme of the film is the contrast between the poets, surviving close to misery under the Franco's regime, and the winners of the war, the emerging class of the people that makes easy money with illegal business.
Director
Mario Camus
Studio
Ágata Films
Cast
Ana Belén
as Victorita
Concha Velasco
as Purita
Victoria Abril
as Julita
Francisco Rabal
as Ricardo Sorbedo
Mario Pardo
as Rubio Antofagasta
Fiorella Faltoyano
as Filo
José «Saza» Sazatornil
as Tesifonte Ovejero
José Luis López Vázquez
as Leonardo Meléndez
Mary Carrillo
as Doña Asunción
Charo López
as Nati Robles
Marta Fernández Muro
as Amparito
Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
as Ventura Aguado
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Ágata Films • TVE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beehive?▼
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What is The Beehive about?▼
As in the novel of the same title from Camilo Jose Cela, "La Colmena" is a sad composition with the stories of many people in the Madrid of 1942, just the postwar of the spanish civil war. The main theme of the film is the contrast between the poets, surviving close to misery under the Franco's regime, and the winners of the war, the emerging class of the people that makes easy money with illegal business.
Who directed The Beehive?▼
The Beehive was directed by Mario Camus and released in 1982. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Beehive?▼
The Beehive has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Beehive?▼
The cast of The Beehive includes Ana Belén as Victorita, Concha Velasco as Purita, Victoria Abril as Julita, Francisco Rabal as Ricardo Sorbedo, Mario Pardo as Rubio Antofagasta and more.
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