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The National Shotgun

1h 35m1978Luis García Berlanga
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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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What is The National Shotgun (1978) 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 stars in The National Shotgun?

The National Shotgun stars José «Saza» Sazatornil (Jaume Canivell), Luis Escobar (Marqués de Leguineche), José Luis López Vázquez (Luis José), Antonio Ferrandis (Álvaro), Agustín González (Padre Calvo). The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga.

How long is The National Shotgun?

The National Shotgun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

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