

The Executioner
1963-08-31 · 91 min · ★ 7.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Luis García Berlanga
- Production companies
- Interlagar Films, Naga Films, Zebra Film
- Countries
- Spain, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nino ManfrediJosé Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
Emma PenellaCarmen, la hija de Amadeo
José IsbertAmadeo, el verdugo
José Luis López VázquezAntonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
Ángel ÁlvarezÁlvarez, el enterrador
Guido AlbertiDirector de la prisión
Julia Caba AlbaMujer visitante de la obra nº 2
María IsbertIgnacia, esposa de Álvarez
Erasmo PascualSan Martín
Xan das BolasGuarda de la obra
José OrjasMarqués
José María PradaVigilante con botella de champán
Félix FernándezOrganista
Antonio FerrandisFuncionario de prisiones
Lola GaosMujer visitante de la obra nº 3
Santiago OntañónSr. Corcuera, el académico
Alfredo LandaSacristán
José «Saza» SazatornilAdministrator
Agustín GonzálezMan who Fights in the Street 1Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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