The National Shotgun(1978)
La escopeta nacional
The National Shotgun 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.
The National Shotgun (1978) is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, released on September 14, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars José «Saza» Sazatornil, Luis Escobar, José Luis López Vázquez and Antonio Ferrandis. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis García Berlanga
- Writers:
- Rafael Azcona, Luis García Berlanga
- Producers:
- Alfredo Matas, José Manuel M. Herrero
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Suárez
- Production:
- Incine, Impala
- Revenue:
- $1,622,164
- Status:
- Released
The National Shotgun Cast & Crew
Main cast
José «Saza» Sazatornil
as Jaume Canivell
Luis Escobar
as Marqués de Leguineche
José Luis López Vázquez
as Luis José
Antonio Ferrandis
as Álvaro
Agustín González
as Padre Calvo
Mónica Randall
as Mercè
Laly Soldevila
as Laura
Andrés Mejuto
as De Prada
Conchita Montes
as Soledad
Rafael Alonso
as Cerrillo
Bárbara Rey
as Vera Del Bosque
Amparo Soler Leal
as Chus
Key crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga, written by Rafael Azcona and Luis García Berlanga, produced by Alfredo Matas and José Manuel M. Herrero.
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The National Shotgun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 75 ratings.
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The National Shotgun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The National Shotgun online?
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The National Shotgun (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The National Shotgun?
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The main cast of The National Shotgun (1978) includes José «Saza» Sazatornil, Luis Escobar, José Luis López Vázquez, Antonio Ferrandis and Agustín González. The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The National Shotgun released?
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The National Shotgun was released on September 14, 1978 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The National Shotgun worth watching?
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The National Shotgun (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.