The Executioner
El verdugo
“An original and brilliant movie”
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.
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El Verdugo (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-30
Top Cast
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Nino Manfredi
José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
Emma Penella
Carmen, la hija de Amadeo
José Isbert
Amadeo, el verdugo
José Luis López Vázquez
Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
Ángel Álvarez
Álvarez, el enterrador
Guido Alberti
Director de la prisión
Julia Caba Alba
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2
María Luisa Ponte
Estefanía, esposa de Antonio
María Isbert
Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez
Erasmo Pascual
San Martín
Xan das Bolas
Guarda de la obra
José Orjas
Marqués
José María Prada
Vigilante con botella de champán
Félix Fernández
Organista
Antonio Ferrandis
Funcionario de prisiones
Lola Gaos
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 3
Santiago Ontañón
Sr. Corcuera, el académico
Alfredo Landa
Sacristán
Release History & Theatrical Window
CINESPA25
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona, Ennio Flaiano
- Original Score
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Original Title
- El verdugo
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Interlagar Films, Naga Films, Zebra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona, Ennio Flaiano
Miguel Asins Arbó
Tonino Delli Colli
Alfonso Santacana
Nazario Belmar, Moris Ergas
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Asins Arbó
Original Music Composer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Luis García Berlanga
Screenplay
Alfonso Santacana
Editor
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Moris Ergas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Executioner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Executioner?
The principal cast of The Executioner includes Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángel Álvarez.
When was The Executioner released and how long is it?
The Executioner was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Executioner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Executioner was composed by Miguel Asins Arbó.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Executioner?
The Executioner holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).