Where to watch The Executioner
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What it's about
An old executioner in early-1960s Spain, who is a very gentle, nice, caring man proud of traditions, is approaching retirement age. As his profession isn't the most popular, he worries about who might take his place. He worries about his daughter too; she seems doomed to spinsterhood because as soon as any prospective groom learns what her father's trade is, he flees in terror. Enter the local undertaker, a handsome young man with exactly the same problem: no girl wants him given his profession. So, you have the woman whom almost nobody would marry and the man whom almost nobody would marry. Obviously, they are meant for each other. But here the old executioner has something to say: He does not object to his daughter marrying the young undertaker; he seems a decent man--but he will only agree to the marriage if the prospective groom agrees to take the executioner's job when he retires. Father tells the worried fellow: "Don't worry, they sentence people, but they pardon them at the last moment!"
Cast and crew
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Starring
- Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert
Details
- Released
- 1964-03-13
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- Spain, Italy
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations
Where to watch The Executioner — common questions
- Where to watch The Executioner?
- You can watch the movie The Executioner on The Criterion Channel and BritBox in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Fandango at Home and Apple TV Store.
- Where can I watch The Executioner?
- You can watch the movie The Executioner on The Criterion Channel and BritBox in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Fandango at Home and Apple TV Store.
- Where can I stream the movie The Executioner (1963)?
- The Executioner is streaming on The Criterion Channel and BritBox in the United States.
- Can I watch The Executioner for free?
- The Executioner is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and BritBox. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.
- Is The Executioner on The Criterion Channel?
- Yes. You can watch The Executioner on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
- Is The Executioner on BritBox?
- Yes. You can watch The Executioner on BritBox in the United States.
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