The Wheelchair (1960)

Name: The Wheelchair
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1960
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: José Isbert, Pedro Porcel, José Luis López Vázquez, María Luisa Ponte, Antonio Gavilán

1h 25m Spain

Comedy

Plot

Don Anselmo, a retired gentleman, longs to join his friends who have embraced the freedom of motorized wheelchairs. Despite his family’s strong objections to his desire for one, he becomes determined to obtain the mobility aid that would enhance his independence. Unwilling to back down, don Anselmo embarks on a series of bold and unexpected actions to secure the wheelchair, sparking both conflict and comedic moments within his household. His quest for autonomy ultimately challenges family dynamics and reveals the lengths one will go for personal freedom.

Cast

José Isbert Pedro Porcel José Luis López Vázquez María Luisa Ponte Antonio Gavilán José 'Lepe' Álvarez Chus Lampreave Ángel Álvarez Carmen Santonja Antonio Riquelme María Isbert Eusebio Moreno Tiburcio Cámara José Luis Heredia Antonio Jiménez Escribano