JIFF: The Twelve Chairs (1970)

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The Twelve Chairs

This criminally underseen adaptation of Ilf and Petrov classic picaresque novel follows three men searching across Russia for a treasure of jewels hidden inside a dining chair. Starring Frank Langella, it is remarkable not only for its incredibly cinematic physical comedy, but also for the quality and assuredness of Mel Brooks direction.

Rating

G

Duration

93 min

Country

United States

Cast

Ron Moody, Frank Langella, Dom DeLuise, Andréas Voutsinas, Diana Coupland, Mel Brooks

Director

Mel Brooks