The Executioner (1963)
An original and brilliant movie
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.
Director: Luis García Berlanga
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 31, 1963
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Luis García Berlanga (Screenplay)
- Ennio Flaiano (Screenplay)
- Rafael Azcona (Screenplay)
Music: Miguel Asins Arbó
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
Editing: Alfonso Santacana
Production: Interlagar Films, Naga Films, Zebra Film
Country: Spain, Italy
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs
Keywords
dying and death, death penalty, spain, mallorca island, spain, retirement, hangman, executioner, undertaker, wedding, death, grave digger
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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.
- Who stars in The Executioner?
- The Executioner stars Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez, Ángel Álvarez, Guido Alberti.
- How long is The Executioner?
- The Executioner has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Executioner?
- The Executioner is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Executioner produced?
- The Executioner was produced in Spain, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Executioner?
- The themes of The Executioner include: Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs.