El Verdugo (1963)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Duration: 90 minuten
Alternative titles: The Executioner / Not on Your Life
Country:
Spain / Italy
Directed by: Luis García Berlanga
Stars: Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella and José Isbert
IMDb score:
7,9 (8.082)
Releasedate: 31 August 1963
El Verdugo plot
"An original and brilliant movie"
In the 1960s, the death penalty is still in effect in Spain. Since carrying out such a punishment is not really a nice job, 'executioner' José tries to retire. This is not so easy as he has received his apartment from the state as collateral for his work. His daughter has just married and since his son-in-law has no other home, he is forced to take over the job. He swears he'll stop before he actually has to kill someone. Unfortunately, an execution is soon announced.
Actors and actresses
José Luis Rodríguez, the Undertaker
Carmen, Amadeo's Daughter
Amadeo, the Executioner
Antonio Rodríguez, José Luis's Brother
Álvarez, an Undertaker
Prison Warden
Visiting Woman of the Work
Estefanía
Ignacia
San Martín
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