The Traveling Executioner (1970)

1918: The year this man traveled the South with a portable electric chair.

The Traveling Executioner (1970) poster

Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a combination preacher and carnival barker, persuading condemned men to accept their deaths before electrocuting them on his electric chair. After he's assigned his first woman to execute, however, Jonas' sense of purpose is shaken.

Director: Jack Smight
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Western
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Neil Travis
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

electric chair, murder of a policeman

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jack Smight
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Traveling Executioner about?
Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a combination preacher and carnival barker, persuading condemned men to accept their deaths before electrocuting them on his electric chair. After he's assigned his first woman to execute, however, Jonas' sense of purpose is shaken.
Who directed The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner stars Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis, James Sloyan, M. Emmet Walsh.
How long is The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner is a Comedy, Drama, Western film.
Where was The Traveling Executioner produced?
The Traveling Executioner was produced in United States of America.