12 Chairs
Originally released in 1971. 12 Chairs is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Leonid Gaidai. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Archil Gomiashvili, Sergei Filippov, and Mikhail Pugovkin
Synopsis
A former aristocrat Ippolit Vorobyaninov leads a miserable life in Soviet Russia. His mother-in-law reveals a secret to him - she hid family diamonds in one of the twelve chairs they once had. Vorobyaninov in cooperation with a young con artist Ostap Bender start a long search for the diamonds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (167 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Archil Gomiashvili
as Остап Бендер
Sergei Filippov
as Киса Воробьянинов
Mikhail Pugovkin
as Отец Фёдор
Nina Grebeshkova
as Мусик / Царица Тамара
Yuriy Nikulin
as дворник Тихон
Natalya Krachkovskaya
as мадам Грицацуева
Natalya Varley
as Лиза
Igor Yasulovich
as инженер Щукин
Georgiy Vitsin
as монтёр Мечников
Savely Kramarov
as председатель шахматного клуба
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12 Chairs about?
A former aristocrat Ippolit Vorobyaninov leads a miserable life in Soviet Russia. His mother-in-law reveals a secret to him - she hid family diamonds in one of the twelve chairs they once had. Voro...
Who directed 12 Chairs?
12 Chairs was directed by Leonid Gaidai.
How long is 12 Chairs?
12 Chairs has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was 12 Chairs released?
12 Chairs was released on June 21, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 12 Chairs?
The main cast of 12 Chairs includes Archil Gomiashvili, Sergei Filippov, Mikhail Pugovkin, Nina Grebeshkova, Yuriy Nikulin.
Is 12 Chairs worth watching?
12 Chairs has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 167 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.