The Executioner
Seen it?1963 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Garden State, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga
- 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 Luisa PonteEstefanía, esposa de Antonio
- María IsbertIgnacia, esposa de Álvarez
- Erasmo PascualSan Martín