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Death of a Bureaucrat

First worldwide release
July 24, 1966
Score
7.4 / 10
Length
1h 24m
Language
ES
Comedy
🎬 Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea 🌟 Salvador Wood, Silvia Planas, Manuel Estanillo, Omar Alfonso, Gaspar De Santelices

A model Cuban revolutionary tragically dies at work and, as a badge of honor, is buried with his labor card in his suit pocket. When his widow attempts to apply for his pension, the pension office demands the original labor card. Desperate, his nephew embarks on an increasingly chaotic and surreal quest through the Cuban bureaucratic system to secure permission to exhume the body, only to be met with endless forms, contradictory regulations, and apathetic officials.

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Release Rollout

Death of a Bureaucrat opened first in Spain on March 17, 1968. The rollout continued across 5 countries, finishing in Greece on September 17, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on May 18, 1979.

Release Dates by Country
CUJul 24, 1966
SpainMar 17, 1968
SwedenDec 17, 1971
United StatesMay 18, 1979
BrazilJun 10, 2025
GreeceSep 17, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Death of a Bureaucrat come out?

Death of a Bureaucrat was released on July 24, 1966.

When does Death of a Bureaucrat come out in United States?

Death of a Bureaucrat was released in United States on May 18, 1979.

Who directed Death of a Bureaucrat?

Death of a Bureaucrat was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

How long is Death of a Bureaucrat?

Death of a Bureaucrat has a runtime of 1h 24m.