The Traveling Executioner
“1918: The year this man traveled the South with a portable electric chair.”
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.
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Preview Clip | The Traveling Executioner | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-19
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Stacy Keach
Jonas Candide
Bud Cort
Jimmy Croft
Marianna Hill
Gundred Herzallerliebst
Graham Jarvis
Doc Prittle
James Sloyan
Piquant (as James J. Sloyan)
M. Emmet Walsh
Warden Brodski
John Bottoms
Lawyer
Ford Rainey
Stanley Mae
James Greene
Gravey Combs
Sam Reese
Priest
Stefan Gierasch
Willy Herzallerliebst
Logan Ramsey
La Follette
Charles Tyner
Virgil
William Mims
Lynn
Val Avery
Jake
Walter Barnes
Sheriff
Charlie Briggs
Zak
Paul Gauntt
Jeremy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrie Bateson
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Traveling Executioner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Garrie Bateson
Jerry Goldsmith
Philip H. Lathrop
Neil Travis
Jack Smight
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Smight
Director
Garrie Bateson
Screenplay
Jack Smight
Producer
Neil Travis
Editor
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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 electrocuting them on his electric chair. After he's assigned his first woman to execute, however, Jonas' sense of purpose is shaken.
Who directed The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in The Traveling Executioner?
The principal cast of The Traveling Executioner includes Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis, James Sloyan.
When was The Traveling Executioner released and how long is it?
The Traveling Executioner was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Traveling Executioner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Traveling Executioner was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).