National Heritage (1981)
After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.
Cast
- Agustín González - Padre Calvo
- Luis Escobar - Marqués de Leguineche
- Luis Ciges - Segundo
- José Luis López Vázquez - Luis José
- Amparo Soler Leal - Chus
- Alfredo Mayo - Nacho
- José Lifante - Goyo
- Mary Santpere - Condesa
- Syliane Stella - Solange
- José Luis de Vilallonga - Álvaro
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Heritage about?
- After the death of General Franco, the Leguineche family leaves their estate of Los Tejadillos, where they have remained for decades in voluntary exile, with the purpose of returning to Madrid to actively participate in the social events of the aristocracy and to get closer to the closest circle of the Spanish monarch. The obsession of the old marquis is centered on getting in touch with the most illustrious surnames, to ascend socially and to resume the pomp and courtly life that his family lost a long time ago. To this end, he decides to move into an old palace he owns, located in the center of the capital, but not before overcoming the difficulties posed by his wife, who deeply hates both her husband and her son. To regain control of the palace, the Marquis of Leguineche tries to handicap his wife, arguing an incurable mental illness, and then undertake a reform of the place in order to adapt it to aristocratic life.
- Who directed National Heritage?
- National Heritage was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
- Who stars in National Heritage?
- National Heritage stars Agustín González, Luis Escobar, Luis Ciges, José Luis López Vázquez, Amparo Soler Leal, Alfredo Mayo.
- How long is National Heritage?
- National Heritage has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is National Heritage?
- National Heritage is a Comedy film.
- Where was National Heritage produced?
- National Heritage was produced in Spain.