Blood of the Executioner (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1963, Blood of the Executioner is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Luigi Capuano, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in medieval Venice, this swashbuckler chronicles the courage of an executioner and his godson as they attempt to show that the Grand Inquisitor is in league with murderous pirates.
Who’s in it. Blood of the Executioner stars Lex Barker as Sandrigo Bembo, Guy Madison as Rodrigo Zeno, Alessandra Panaro as Leonora Danin and Mario Petri as Boia Guarnieri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Blood of the Executioner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood of the Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood of the Executioner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood of the Executioner (1963)?
- In GB, Blood of the Executioner is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood of the Executioner worth watching?
- Blood of the Executioner holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood of the Executioner?
- Blood of the Executioner stars Lex Barker, Guy Madison, Alessandra Panaro, Mario Petri and Alberto Farnese.
- When was Blood of the Executioner released?
- Blood of the Executioner was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.