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7.1 / 10(28 votes)IMDb19811h 52mSpain

National Heritage

Patrimonio nacional

Synopsis

After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luis García Berlanga
Screenplay & Story
Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
Original Title
Patrimonio nacional
Country of Origin
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Studios
Incine, Jet Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luis García Berlanga

Screenplay & Story

Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona

Director of Photography

Carlos Suárez

Film Editing

José Luis Matesanz

Producers

Alfredo Matas

Department Leadership Roster

Luis García Berlanga

Luis García Berlanga

Director

Luis García Berlanga

Luis García Berlanga

Writer

Rafael Azcona

Rafael Azcona

Writer

Carlos Suárez

Carlos Suárez

Director of Photography

José Luis Matesanz

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for National Heritage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Heritage

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is National Heritage about?

After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.

Who directed National Heritage?

National Heritage was directed by Luis García Berlanga.

Who stars in National Heritage?

The principal cast of National Heritage includes Agustín González, Luis Escobar, Luis Ciges, José Luis López Vázquez, Amparo Soler Leal.

When was National Heritage released and how long is it?

National Heritage was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.