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Release Date:
17 February 1964 (Spain)
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Plot:
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. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Awards:
4 wins
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2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Luis García Berlanga obituary
(From The Guardian - Film News. 14 November 2010, 10:43 AM, PST)
José Luis López Vázquez obituary
(From The Guardian - Film News. 12 November 2009, 10:25 AM, PST)
Telluride Showcases Best of Cannes, World Preem for The Last Station
(From ioncinema. 4 September 2009)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 14 November 2010, 10:43 AM, PST)
José Luis López Vázquez obituary
(From The Guardian - Film News. 12 November 2009, 10:25 AM, PST)
Telluride Showcases Best of Cannes, World Preem for The Last Station
(From ioncinema. 4 September 2009)
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Masterpiece
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Nino Manfredi | ... | José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador |
| Emma Penella | ... | Carmen, la hija de Amadeo |
| José Isbert | ... | Amadeo, el verdugo (as Jose Isbert) |
| José Luis López Vázquez | ... | Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis (as Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez) |
| Ángel Álvarez | ... | Álvarez, el enterrador (as Angel Alvarez) |
| Guido Alberti | ... | Director de la prisión |
| Julia Caba Alba | ... | Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2 |
| María Luisa Ponte | ... | Estefanía (as Maria Luisa Ponte) |
| María Isbert | ... | Ignacia (as Maria Isbert) |
| Erasmo Pascual | ||
| Xan das Bolas | ... | Guarda de la obra |
| José Orjas | ... | Marqués testigo de la ejecución (as Jose Orjas) |
| José María Prada | ... | Funcionario de prisiones (as Jose Maria Prada) |
| Félix Fernández | ... | Monaguillo nº 2 (as Felix Fernandez) |
| Antonio Ferrandis | ||
| Lola Gaos | ... | Mujer visitante de la obra nº 3 (as Dolores Gaos) |
| Santiago Ontañón | ... | Sr. Corcuera, el académico (as Santiago Ontañon) |
| Alfredo Landa | ... | Monaguillo nº 1 |
| José Sazatornil | ... | Administrador (as Jose Saza) |
| Agustín González | ... | Hombre que pelea en la calle nº 1 (as Agustin Gonzalez) |
| Goyo Lebrero | ... | Witness (as Goyo Lebreros) |
| Sergio Mendizábal | (as Sergio Mendizabal) | |
| Vicente Llosa | ||
| Chus Lampreave | ... | Mujer visitante de la obra nº 1 |
| José Luis Coll | ... | Organista que hace gárgaras (as Jose Luis Coll) |
| José Cordero | (as Jose Cordero) | |
| Pedro Beltrán | (as Pedro Beltran) | |
| Rafael Hernández | (as Rafael Hernandez) | |
| Dolores García | (as Dolores Garcia) | |
| Magdalena Mora | ||
| Enrique Pelayo | ||
| Enrique Tusquets | ||
| José Antonio Rodríguez | (as Jose Anton Rodriguez) | |
| Francisco Serrano | ||
| Antonio Pascual | ||
| Agustín Zaragoza | (as Agustin Zaragoza) | |
| Valentín Tornos | ... | Vendedor de libros (as Valentin Tornos) |
| Antonio Alfonso Vidal | (as Antonio A. Vidal) | |
| Lorenzo Nogueras | ||
| Emilio Alonso | (as Emilio A. Ferrer) | |
| Elena Santonja | ||
| Emilio Laguna | ... | Funcionario de Aduanas |
| Magda Maldonado | ||
| Gonzalo Parra | ||
| Carmen Ripoll | ||
| Javier Escobar | ||
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Manuel Alexandre | ... | (uncredited) |
| Elvira Quintillá | ... | (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Luis García Berlanga | (as Luis Gª. Berlanga) | ||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Rafael Azcona | story and screenplay | |
| Ennio Flaiano | writer | |
| Luis García Berlanga | screenplay | |
| Luis García Berlanga | story | |
Produced by | |||
| Nazario Belmar | .... | executive producer | |
| Moris Ergas | .... | co-producer (uncredited) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Miguel Asins Arbó | (as Miguel Asins Arbo) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| Tonino Delli Colli | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Alfonso Santacana | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Luis Argüello | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| José Antonio 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 Maria 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 | |||
| Humberto Cornejo | .... | wardrobe | |
| Maruja Hernáiz | .... | tailor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Pilar Bernardo | .... | second assistant editor | |
| Alicia Castillo | .... | assistant editor | |
Other crew | |||
| Ramón Baillo | .... | production assistant | |
| Francisco Escobar | .... | production assistant | |
| Concepción Hidalgo | .... | script supervisor (as Conchita Hidalgo) | |
| Julio F. Alymán | .... | voice dubbing: Vendedor de pólizas (uncredited) | |
| Vicente Bañó | .... | voice dubbing: Megafonia de feria del libro (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) | |
| Rafael de Penagos | .... | voice dubbing: Alfredo Landa (uncredited) | |
| José María Prada | .... | voice dubbing: Nino Manfredi (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Dear Film (1963) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Ars Films (Ismael González Díaz) (1964) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Pathé Contemporary Films (1965) (USA) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Sedec (1965) (France) (theatrical)
- Diario El País S.L. (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Mateos props (as Mateo)
- Luna props
- Mengíbar props
- Exa S.A. sonorization
- Mole Richardson electric equipment
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"El verdugo" - Spain (original title)
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Runtime:
Italy:90 min | Spain:87 min | USA:90 min | UK:91 min | Argentina:91 min | West Germany:90 min
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Trivia:
Voted second best Spanish film by professionals and critics in 1996 Spanish cinema centenary.See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in Berlanga, plano personal (2011)See more »
Soundtrack:
El verdugoSee more »
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| Rate it. It should be on the top 250!! Vótenla! | exatrax |
| Q: Viewing it online. | BeastMode |
| Qué raro | Cam367 |
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Another lesson of Berlanga about how to criticize the society avoiding censorship. "El Verdugo" looks like a comedy, sounds like a comedy, tastes like a comedy... But it is actually a fierce critic of the death penalty. The final sequence of this movie is one of the most brilliant ever (you cannot tell who's the criminal and who's the executioner!!!).
And what to say about the great José Isbert?? He was a character himself, with that voice, and that physique. I don't know if he was a genius, I just can say that there will never be another actor like him.
Berlanga + Azcona: an unbeatable team.
*My rate: 10/10