Death of a Bureaucrat
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.
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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.