The Executioner
"An original and brilliant movie"
Originally released in 1963. The Executioner is a comedy/drama film. directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Starring Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, and José Isbert
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (184 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Top 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
as Estefanía, esposa de Antonio
María Isbert
as Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez
Erasmo Pascual
as San Martín
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Interlagar Films
- Naga Films
- Zebra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Executioner about?
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.
Who directed The Executioner?
The Executioner was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
How long is The Executioner?
The Executioner has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Executioner released?
The Executioner was released on August 31, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Executioner?
The main cast of The Executioner includes Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángel Álvarez.
Is The Executioner worth watching?
The Executioner has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.