The Executioner (1963)
El verdugo
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Executioner
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox, Criterion Channel | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Britbox | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé, Tivify | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | CineAutore, The Film Club | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | — | Apple TV |
| Poland | — | — | Apple TV |
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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. The Executioner is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1963-08-31, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Executioner worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Executioner 7.6 out of 10 from 203 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Executioner?
In the United States, The Executioner streams on Britbox and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Luis García Berlanga
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
- Xan das Bolas as Guarda de la obra
- José Orjas as Marqués
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Sources
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