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The Twelve Chairs

1933 · 63 min Comedy
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

The first movie adaptation of the Russian novel "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeniy Petrov. The basic idea from this movie, in which a barber and an antique salesman were searching for money hidden in one of of twelve chairs, was later reused for other official and unofficial adaptions of the book

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Dvanáct křesel
Year 1933
Country Czechoslovakia, Poland
Genre Comedy
Director Martin Frič
Runtime 63 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (6 votes)

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The Twelve Chairs is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1933. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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