Death of a Bureaucrat(1966)
La muerte de un burócrata
It is easier to kill a bureaucrat than to kill bureaucracy.
Death of a Bureaucrat Synopsis
A model Cuban revolutionary tragically dies at work and, as a badge of honor, is buried with his labor card in his suit pocket. When his widow attempts to apply for his pension, the pension office demands the original labor card. Desperate, his nephew embarks on an increasingly chaotic and surreal quest through the Cuban bureaucratic system to secure permission to exhume the body, only to be met with endless forms, contradictory regulations, and apathetic officials.
Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) is a comedy film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, released on July 24, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Salvador Wood, Silvia Planas, Manuel Estanillo and Omar Alfonso. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Writers:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Alfredo L. Del Cueto
- Producers:
- Margarita Alexandre
- Cinematographer:
- Ramón F. Suárez
- Composer:
- Leo Brouwer
- Production:
- ICAIC
- Status:
- Released
Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) Trailer
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Death of a Bureaucrat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Salvador Wood
as Nephew
- Silvia Planas
Silvia Planas
as Aunt
- Manuel Estanillo
Manuel Estanillo
as Bureaucrat
- Omar Alfonso
Omar Alfonso
as Cojimar
- Gaspar De Santelices
Gaspar De Santelices
as Nephew's boss
- Elsa Montero
Elsa Montero
as Sabor
- Luis Romay
Luis Romay
as El Zorro
- Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera
Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera
as Psychiatrist
- Richard Suarez
Richard Suarez
as Tarafa
Alicia Bustamante
- Tania Alvarado
Tania Alvarado
- Pedro Pablo Astorga
Pedro Pablo Astorga
Key crew
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, written by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Alfredo L. Del Cueto, produced by Margarita Alexandre.
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Death of a Bureaucrat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 52 ratings.
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Death of a Bureaucrat – Frequently Asked Questions
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Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death of a Bureaucrat?
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The main cast of Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) includes Salvador Wood, Silvia Planas, Manuel Estanillo, Omar Alfonso and Gaspar De Santelices. The film was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death of a Bureaucrat released?
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Death of a Bureaucrat was released on July 24, 1966 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Death of a Bureaucrat worth watching?
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Death of a Bureaucrat (1966) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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