Comedy · Spain · 1978 · 1h 35m

The National Shotgun

La escopeta nacional

The National Shotgun poster
Director
Luis García Berlanga
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
Crew
Carlos Suárez — Director of Photography José Luis Matesanz — Editor Rafael Azcona — Screenplay Luis García Berlanga — Screenplay Alfredo Matas — Producer José Manuel M. Herrero — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
politicssurrealismbusinesshunthigh societyclass relationsabsurdism
Key Collaborators
Luis García Berlanga Director Carlos Suárez Director of Photography José Luis Matesanz Editor Rafael Azcona Screenplay Luis García Berlanga Screenplay Alfredo Matas Producer José Manuel M. Herrero Producer Félix Murcia Production Design Javier Artiñano Costume Design
Follow the Thread

Luis García Berlanga directed The National Shotgun. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Luis García Berlanga's filmography → More Comedy → Carlos Suárez's cinematography →
Agent-readable