The Traveling Executioner
"1918: The year this man traveled the South with a portable electric chair."
Originally released in 1970. The Traveling Executioner is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jack Smight.
Starring Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, and Marianna Hill
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Traveling Executioner about?
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 electro...
Who directed The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner was directed by Jack Smight.
How long is The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Traveling Executioner released?
The Traveling Executioner was released on October 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Traveling Executioner?
The main cast of The Traveling Executioner includes Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis, James Sloyan.