

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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Top Cast
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Padre Calvo
Luis Escobar
Marqués de Leguineche
Luis Ciges
Segundo
José Luis López Vázquez
Luis José
Amparo Soler Leal
Chus
Alfredo Mayo
Nacho
José Lifante
Goyo
Mary Santpere
Condesa
Syliane Stella
Solange
José Luis de Vilallonga
Álvaro
José Luis Alonso
Patricio Arnáiz
Pedro Beltrán
Julio Castronuovo
Jaime Chávarri
Rafael Díaz
Manuel Guitián
Fotógrafo
Chus Lampreave
Viti
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
Luis García Berlanga
Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
Carlos Suárez
José Luis Matesanz
Alfredo Matas
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Luis García Berlanga
Writer
Rafael Azcona
Writer
Carlos Suárez
Director of Photography
José Luis Matesanz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Heritage
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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.
