The Beehive
Originally released in 1982. The Beehive is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mario Camus.
Starring Ana Belén, Concha Velasco, and Victoria Abril
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (45 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Ágata Films
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Beehive?
The Beehive was directed by Mario Camus.
How long is The Beehive?
The Beehive has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Beehive released?
The Beehive was released on October 11, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beehive?
The main cast of The Beehive includes Ana Belén, Concha Velasco, Victoria Abril, Francisco Rabal, Mario Pardo.