The Traveling Executioner(1970)
1918: The year this man traveled the South with a portable electric chair.
The Traveling Executioner Synopsis
Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a combination preacher and carnival barker, persuading condemned men to accept their deaths before electrocuting them on his electric chair. After he's assigned his first woman to execute, however, Jonas' sense of purpose is shaken.
The Traveling Executioner (1970) is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Jack Smight, released on October 1, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill and Graham Jarvis. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Smight
- Writers:
- Garrie Bateson
- Producers:
- Jack Smight
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Traveling Executioner (1970) Trailer
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The Traveling Executioner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Jonas Candide
Bud Cort
as Jimmy Croft
Marianna Hill
as Gundred Herzallerliebst
Graham Jarvis
as Doc Prittle
James Sloyan
as Piquant (as James J. Sloyan)
M. Emmet Walsh
as Warden Brodski
- John Bottoms
John Bottoms
as Lawyer
Ford Rainey
as Stanley Mae
James Greene
as Gravey Combs
- Sam Reese
Sam Reese
as Priest
Stefan Gierasch
as Willy Herzallerliebst
Logan Ramsey
as La Follette
Key crew
Directed by Jack Smight, written by Garrie Bateson, produced by Jack Smight.
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The Traveling Executioner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Traveling Executioner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Traveling Executioner online?
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The Traveling Executioner (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Traveling Executioner?
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The main cast of The Traveling Executioner (1970) includes Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis and James Sloyan. The film was directed by Jack Smight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Traveling Executioner released?
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The Traveling Executioner was released on October 1, 1970 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Traveling Executioner worth watching?
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The Traveling Executioner (1970) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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