The Executioner(1963)
El verdugo
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The Executioner Synopsis
An undertaker gets married to an old executioner's daughter and, although he doesn't like it, must continue the profession of his father-in-law after his retirement.
The Executioner (1963) is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis García Berlanga, released on August 31, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert and José Luis López Vázquez. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis García Berlanga
- Writers:
- Luis García Berlanga, Ennio Flaiano, Rafael Azcona
- Producers:
- Moris Ergas
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Production:
- Interlagar Films, Naga Films, Zebra Film
- Status:
- Released
The Executioner (1963) Trailer
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The Executioner Videos & Clips
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El Verdugo (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Trailer
Pedro Almodóvar on Filmmaker Luis García Berlanga
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The Executioner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nino Manfredi
as José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
Emma Penella
as Carmen, la hija de Amadeo
José Isbert
as Amadeo, el verdugo
José Luis López Vázquez
as Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
Ángel Álvarez
as Álvarez, el enterrador
Guido Alberti
as Director de la prisión
Julia Caba Alba
as Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2
- María Luisa Ponte
María Luisa Ponte
as Estefanía, esposa de Antonio
María Isbert
as Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez
Erasmo Pascual
as San Martín
Xan das Bolas
as Guarda de la obra
José Orjas
as Marqués
Key crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga, written by Luis García Berlanga, Ennio Flaiano and Rafael Azcona, produced by Moris Ergas.
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The Executioner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 197 ratings.
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The Executioner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Executioner online?
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The Executioner (1963) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Executioner?
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The main cast of The Executioner (1963) includes Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez and Ángel Álvarez. The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Executioner released?
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The Executioner was released on August 31, 1963 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Executioner worth watching?
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The Executioner (1963) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Executioner?
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