The Twelve Chairs
"A wild and hilarious chase for a fortune in jewels."
Originally released in 1970. The Twelve Chairs is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Ron Moody, Frank Langella, and Dom DeLuise
Synopsis
In 1920s Soviet Russia, a fallen aristocrat, a priest and a con artist search for a treasure of jewels hidden inside one of twelve dining chairs, lost during the revolution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (138 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $1,806,258
Production Companies
- Crossbow Productions
- The Twelve Chairs Company
- Universal Marion Corporation (UMC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Twelve Chairs about?
In 1920s Soviet Russia, a fallen aristocrat, a priest and a con artist search for a treasure of jewels hidden inside one of twelve dining chairs, lost during the revolution.
Who directed The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is The Twelve Chairs?
The Twelve Chairs has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Twelve Chairs released?
The Twelve Chairs was released on October 28, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Twelve Chairs?
The main cast of The Twelve Chairs includes Ron Moody, Frank Langella, Dom DeLuise, Andréas Voutsinas, Diana Coupland.
Is The Twelve Chairs worth watching?
The Twelve Chairs has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 138 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.