The National Shotgun
La escopeta nacional
Synopsis
A catalan manufacturer of intercoms travels to Madrid, accompanied by his mistress, to attend a hunt that he has organized. Its main purpose is to mix with people of high society to improve their business. All seems well until the owner of the farm shows full authority over James, who is the real organizer of the meeting. The celebration is diverse characters who live next to absurd situations.
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José «Saza» Sazatornil
Jaume Canivell
Luis Escobar
Marqués de Leguineche
José Luis López Vázquez
Luis José
Antonio Ferrandis
Álvaro
Agustín González
Padre Calvo
Mónica Randall
Mercè
Laly Soldevila
Laura
Andrés Mejuto
De Prada
Conchita Montes
Soledad
Rafael Alonso
Cerrillo
Bárbara Rey
Vera Del Bosque
Amparo Soler Leal
Chus
Rosanna Yanni
Libertad Iris
Luis Ciges
Segundo
Chus Lampreave
Viti
Pedro del Río
Castanys
Félix Rotaeta
Príncipe Korchosky
Mari Carmen Alvarado
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
- Original Title
- La escopeta nacional
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Incine, Impala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
Carlos Suárez
José Luis Matesanz
Alfredo Matas, José Manuel M. Herrero
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Luis García Berlanga
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Alfredo Matas
Producer
José Manuel M. Herrero
Producer
Carlos Suárez
Director of Photography
José Luis Matesanz
Editor
Félix Murcia
Production Design
Javier Artiñano
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The National Shotgun
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What is The National Shotgun about?
A catalan manufacturer of intercoms travels to Madrid, accompanied by his mistress, to attend a hunt that he has organized. Its main purpose is to mix with people of high society to improve their business. All seems well until the owner of the farm shows full authority over James, who is the real organizer of the meeting. The celebration is diverse characters who live next to absurd situations.
Who directed The National Shotgun?
The National Shotgun was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in The National Shotgun?
The principal cast of The National Shotgun includes José «Saza» Sazatornil, Luis Escobar, José Luis López Vázquez, Antonio Ferrandis, Agustín González.
When was The National Shotgun released and how long is it?
The National Shotgun was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The National Shotgun make at the box office?
The National Shotgun grossed $1.6M in worldwide ticket sales.