The Traveling Executioner (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The Traveling Executioner is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Jack Smight, running about 95 minutes. “BEAUTIFUL! In 38 seconds he'll send you on your way to the Fields of Ambrosia, sizzling like a piece of bacon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Traveling Executioner stars Stacy Keach as Jonas Candide, Bud Cort as Jimmy Croft, Marianna Hill as Gundred Herzallerliebst and Graham Jarvis as Doc Prittle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Traveling Executioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Traveling Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Traveling Executioner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Traveling Executioner (1970)?
- In US, The Traveling Executioner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Traveling Executioner worth watching?
- The Traveling Executioner holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Traveling Executioner?
- The Traveling Executioner stars Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis and James Sloyan.
- When was The Traveling Executioner released?
- The Traveling Executioner was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.