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The Executioner
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The Executioner

1963-08-31 · 91 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Luis García Berlanga
Production companies
Interlagar Films, Naga Films, Zebra Film
Countries
Spain, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nino ManfrediNino ManfrediJosé Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
Emma PenellaEmma PenellaCarmen, la hija de Amadeo
José IsbertJosé IsbertAmadeo, el verdugo
José Luis López VázquezJosé Luis López VázquezAntonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
Ángel ÁlvarezÁngel ÁlvarezÁlvarez, el enterrador
Guido AlbertiGuido AlbertiDirector de la prisión
Julia Caba AlbaJulia Caba AlbaMujer visitante de la obra nº 2
María Luisa PonteEstefanía, esposa de Antonio
María IsbertMaría IsbertIgnacia, esposa de Álvarez
Erasmo PascualErasmo PascualSan Martín
Xan das BolasXan das BolasGuarda de la obra
José OrjasJosé OrjasMarqués
José María PradaJosé María PradaVigilante con botella de champán
Félix FernándezFélix FernándezOrganista
Antonio FerrandisAntonio FerrandisFuncionario de prisiones
Lola GaosLola GaosMujer visitante de la obra nº 3
Santiago OntañónSantiago OntañónSr. Corcuera, el académico
Alfredo LandaAlfredo LandaSacristán
José «Saza» SazatornilJosé «Saza» SazatornilAdministrator
Agustín GonzálezAgustín GonzálezMan who Fights in the Street 1

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