The Executioner

The Executioner

7.6

Aug 31 1963

2h 31m

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.

Nino Manfredi

Nino Manfredi

José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador

Emma Penella

Emma Penella

Carmen, la hija de Amadeo

José Isbert

José Isbert

Amadeo, el verdugo

José Luis López Vázquez

José Luis López Vázquez

Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis

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