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

Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis, James Sloyan, M. Emmet Walsh, John Bottoms, Ford Rainey

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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.

When was "The Traveling Executioner" released?

The Traveling Executioner was released in 1970.

Who stars in "The Traveling Executioner"?

The cast includes Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill, Graham Jarvis.

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