An original and brilliant movie
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.
Director de la prisión
The film's tagline is: "An original and brilliant movie"
The original title is "El verdugo" (ES).
The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).
It was a co-production between: Spain, Italy.
The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
The screenplay was written by Rafael Azcona and Luis García Berlanga.
The score was composed by Miguel Asins Arbó.
Cinematography was handled by Tonino Delli Colli.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0057643.
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Great
192 votes
El verdugo
Released
NR
Español
Spain, Italy
