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The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

Movie ★ 7.7 98 min

Drama Fantasy

In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.

Víctor Erice Director Víctor Erice Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 8, 1973
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0070040
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Studio
, Jacel Desposito

Themes

Cast

Ana Torrent Ana Torrent Ana Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Teresa Gimpera Teresa Gimpera Teresa Isabel Tellería Isabel Laly Soldevila Laly Soldevila Doña Lucía Miguel Picazo Miguel Picazo Médico José Villasante José Villasante Frankenstein Juan Margallo Juan Margallo Fugitivo Estanis González Estanis González Guardia civil Ketty de la Cámara Milagros, la criada

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spirit of the Beehive about?
In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.
Who directed The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive was directed by Víctor Erice.
Who stars in The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive stars Ana Torrent, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Teresa Gimpera, Isabel Tellería.
When was The Spirit of the Beehive released?
The Spirit of the Beehive is a 1973 drama, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Spirit of the Beehive?
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