The Executioner (1963)
El verdugo (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 27min
- Drama, Comedy
- 13 Mar 1964 (Italy)
- Movie
- 4 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
Nino Manfredi | ... |
José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
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Emma Penella | ... |
Carmen, la hija de Amadeo
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José Isbert | ... |
Amadeo, el verdugo
(as Jose Isbert)
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José Luis López Vázquez | ... |
Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
(as Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez)
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Ángel Álvarez | ... |
Álvarez, el enterrador
(as Angel Alvarez)
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Guido Alberti | ... |
Director de la prisión
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Julia Caba Alba | ... |
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2
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María Luisa Ponte | ... |
Estefanía, esposa de Antonio
(as Maria Luisa Ponte)
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María Isbert | ... |
Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez
(as Maria Isbert)
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Erasmo Pascual | ... |
San Martín
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Xan das Bolas | ... |
Guarda de la obra
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José Orjas | ... |
Marqués
(as Jose Orjas)
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José María Prada | ... |
Vigilante con botella de champán
(as Jose Maria Prada)
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Félix Fernández | ... |
Organista
(as Felix Fernandez)
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Antonio Ferrandis | ... |
Funcionario de prisiones
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Lola Gaos | ... |
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 3
(as Dolores Gaos)
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Santiago Ontañón | ... |
Sr. Corcuera, el académico
(as Santiago Ontañon)
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Alfredo Landa | ... |
Sacristán
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José Sazatornil | ... |
Administrador
(as Jose Saza)
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Agustín González | ... |
Hombre que pelea en la calle nº 1
(as Agustin Gonzalez)
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Goyo Lebrero | ... |
Hombre que pelea en la calle nº 2
(as Goyo Lebreros)
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Sergio Mendizábal | ... |
Acompañante del marqués
(as Sergio Mendizabal)
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Vicente Llosa | ... |
Funcionario Ministerio de Trabajo
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Chus Lampreave | ... |
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 1
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José Luis Coll | ... |
Cantor
(as Jose Luis Coll)
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José María Cordero | ... |
(as Jose Cordero)
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Pedro Beltrán | ... |
Funcionario de prisiones
(as Pedro Beltran)
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Rafael Hernández | ... |
Cartero
(as Rafael Hernandez)
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Dolores García | ... |
(as Dolores Garcia)
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Magdalena Mora |
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Enrique Pelayo | ... |
Vigilante de prisiones
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Enrique Tusquets | ... |
Sr. Arbella
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José Antón Rodríguez | ... |
(as Jose Anton Rodriguez)
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Francisco Serrano | ... |
Juan
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Antonio P. Costafreda | ... |
Mozo que entrega colchón
(as Antonio Pascual)
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Agustín Zaragoza | ... |
Limpiabotas
(as Agustin Zaragoza)
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Valentín Tornos | ... |
Vendedor de libros
(as Valentin Tornos)
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Antonio Alfonso Vidal | ... |
Doctor de la prisión
(as Antonio A. Vidal)
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Lorenzo Nogueras |
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Emilio Alonso | ... |
Padre de la viuda en aeropuerto
(as Emilio A. Ferrer)
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Elena Santonja | ... |
Chica en feria del libro
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Emilio Laguna | ... |
Funcionario de Aduanas
(as Enrique Laguna)
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Magda Maldonado | ... |
Viuda en aeropuerto
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Gonzalo Parra |
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Carmen Ripoll |
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Javier Escobar |
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Manuel Alexandre | ... |
Condenado (uncredited)
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Vicente Bañó | ... |
Voz de la megafonía de feria del libro (uncredited)
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Elvira Quintillá | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
Luis García Berlanga | ... | (as Luis Gª. Berlanga) |
Written by
Luis García Berlanga | ... | (story) (as Luis Gª Berlanga) and |
Rafael Azcona | ... | (story) |
Luis García Berlanga | ... | (screenplay) (as Luis Gª Berlanga) and |
Rafael Azcona | ... | (screenplay) |
Ennio Flaiano | ... | (screenplay collaboration) |
Produced by
Nazario Belmar | ... | executive producer |
Moris Ergas | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
Music by
Miguel Asins Arbó | ... | (as Miguel Asins Arbo) |
Cinematography by
Tonino Delli Colli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Alfonso Santacana |
Editorial Department
Pilar Bernardo | ... | second assistant editor |
Alicia Castillo | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
Luis Argüello |
Set Decoration by
José Antonio de la Guerra | ... | (as Jose A. de la Guerra) |
Makeup Department
José Luis Campos | ... | assistant makeup artist |
María Teresa Gamborino | ... | hair stylist |
Francisco Puyol | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
José Manuel M. Herrero | ... | unit production manager (as Jose Manuel M. Herrero) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Félix Fernández | ... | second assistant director (as Felix Fernandez) |
Ricardo Muñoz Suay | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
Luis Cuevas | ... | property master |
Manuel Frías | ... | set dresser (as Manuel Frias) |
Juan García | ... | construction coordinator |
José María Guerra | ... | assistant set decorator (as Jose Mª de la Guerra) |
Sound Department
Felipe Fernández | ... | sound engineer (as Felipe Fernandez) |
Camera and Electrical Department
Miguel Agudo | ... | camera operator |
José Cobos | ... | second assistant camera (as Jose Cobos) |
Alejandro Diges | ... | still photographer |
Ramón Sempere | ... | assistant camera (as Ramon Sempere) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Maruja Hernáiz | ... | costumer |
Script and Continuity Department
Concha Hidalgo | ... | script supervisor (as Conchita Hidalgo) |
Vicente Bañó | ... | voice dubbing: Megafonía de feria del libro (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Ramón Baillo | ... | production assistant |
Francisco Escobar | ... | production assistant |
Julio F. Alymán | ... | voice dubbing: Vendedor de pólizas (uncredited) |
Rafael de Penagos | ... | voice dubbing: Alfredo Landa (uncredited) |
Lucita García Luengo | ... | voice dubbing: Mujer en feria del libro (uncredited) |
Antolín García | ... | voice dubbing: José María Prada (uncredited) |
Víctor Orallo | ... | voice dubbing: Enrique Tusquets / Juan (uncredited) |
José María Prada | ... | voice dubbing: Nino Manfredi (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- C.B. Films S.A. (1963) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1963) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Ars Films (Ismael González Díaz) (1964) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Pathé Contemporary Films (1965) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Sedec (1965) (France) (theatrical)
- Tamasa Distribution (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- Diario El País S.L. (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- La Sept (1991) (France) (tv) (French subtitles)
- The Criterion Collection (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1963) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Mateos (furniture and props)
- Luna (furniture and props)
- Mengíbar (furniture and props)
- Sastreria Cornejo (wardrobe)
- Estudios CEA C. Lineal (studio)
- Estudios Exa (sonorization)
- Mole Richardson (electric equipment)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
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!"
Written by Jose Beltran |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | José Luis López Vázquez improvised the moment when measuring the child's head. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Berlanga, plano personal (2011). See more » |
Soundtracks | El verdugo See more » |
Quotes |
Chica en feria del libro:
[subtitled version]
Excuse me, do you have anything on Bergman or Antonioni? Sr. Corcuera, el académico: Bergman? The actress? Chica en feria del libro: No, not the actress. Thanks. See more » |