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The National Shotgun(Movie, 1978)

Original title: "La escopeta nacional" (Spanish/ES)
1h 35min | Genre: Comedy
The National ShotgunRating: 3.4/5 (with 2525 votes)
La escopeta nacional (in English, The National Shotgun) is a 1978 Spanish comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga. The first installment in a critically and commercially successful trilogy, the picture is an indictment of the legacy of Francisco Franco and the business classes upon whom he depended for support. The picture was followed in the trilogy by Patrimonio nacional and Nacional III, which were released in 1981 and 1982. ()
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About The National Shotgun

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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Additional Information

Production country: Spain
Plays in: Madrid
Original language: Spanish (ES)
Spoken languages: Catalan (CA), Spanish (ES)
Translated into 4 languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hungarian (HU)
Status: Released
Release date US: 09/14/1978
Producer: Alfredo Matas
Film Editor: José Luis Matesanz
Director of Photography: Carlos Suárez
Costume designer: Sastreria Cornejo
Scenographer: Rafael Palmero Ramos
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"La escopeta nacional"
Revenue: 1,622,164 USD

3 movies in the Collection

1978 The National Shotgun
1981 National Heritage ("Patrimonio nacional")
1982 National III ("Nacional III")

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