After the case passed to ordinary courts, the Audiencia Nacional eventually lifted the ban and the film was ensuingly released theatrically in Spain on 17 August 1981. It became the highest-grossing Spanish film in Spain with a gross of 460 million ₧, a record it held until surpassed by The Holy Innocents (1984).
Following its transfer to common courts, Audiencia Nacional eventually lifted the prohibition and the movie was released theatrically in Spain on August 17, 1981. It became the top-grossing Spanish film in Spain with a total of 460 million ₧, a record it held until broken by The Holy Innocents (1984).