The Beehive(1982)
La colmena
The Beehive 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.
The Beehive (1982) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Camus, released on October 11, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ana Belén, Concha Velasco, Victoria Abril and Francisco Rabal. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Camus
- Writers:
- Camilo José Cela, José Luis Dibildos
- Producers:
- José Luis Dibildos
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Burmann
- Production:
- Ágata Films, TVE
- Status:
- Released
The Beehive Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Mario Camus, written by Camilo José Cela and José Luis Dibildos, produced by José Luis Dibildos.
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The Beehive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Beehive – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beehive?
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The main cast of The Beehive (1982) includes Ana Belén, Concha Velasco, Victoria Abril, Francisco Rabal and Mario Pardo. The film was directed by Mario Camus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beehive released?
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The Beehive was released on October 11, 1982 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Beehive worth watching?
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The Beehive (1982) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.