The National Shotgun
1978, Spanish. Directed by Luis García Berlanga.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Luis García BerlangaDirector
- José «Saza» SazatornilJaume Canivell
- Luis EscobarMarqués de Leguineche
- José Luis López VázquezLuis José
- Antonio FerrandisÁlvaro
- Agustín GonzálezPadre Calvo
- Mónica RandallMercè
- Laly SoldevilaLaura
- Andrés MejutoDe Prada
- Conchita MontesSoledad
- Rafael AlonsoCerrillo
- Bárbara ReyVera Del Bosque
- Amparo Soler LealChus
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1978
- Original title
- La escopeta nacional
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
- Box office
- $1.6M
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The National Shotgun: quick answers
What comes after The National Shotgun?
Next in the series: National Heritage (1981) and National III (1982).
Is The National Shotgun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The National Shotgun?
The National Shotgun runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The National Shotgun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The National Shotgun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The National Shotgun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The National Shotgun yet.
Which OTT platform is The National Shotgun on?
The National Shotgun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 1978. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The National Shotgun?
If you liked The National Shotgun, try The Sweet East, Hard to Die, Pretty Persuasion.
Who directed The National Shotgun?
The National Shotgun (1978) was directed by Luis García Berlanga and stars José «Saza» Sazatornil, Luis Escobar, José Luis López Vázquez.