Movie Description

The Traveling Executioner

(1970)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Traveling Executioner

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1970-10-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 35m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Western