The National Shotgun (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, The National Shotgun is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The National Shotgun stars José «Saza» Sazatornil as Jaume Canivell, Luis Escobar as Marqués de Leguineche, José Luis López Vázquez as Luis José and Antonio Ferrandis as Álvaro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The National Shotgun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The National Shotgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of The National Shotgun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The National Shotgun (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The National Shotgun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The National Shotgun worth watching?
- The National Shotgun holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The National Shotgun?
- The National Shotgun stars José «Saza» Sazatornil, Luis Escobar, José Luis López Vázquez, Antonio Ferrandis and Agustín González.
- When was The National Shotgun released?
- The National Shotgun was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.