The Traveling Executioner
1970, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
1918: The year this man traveled the South with a portable electric chair.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jack SmightDirector
- Stacy KeachJonas Candide
- Bud CortJimmy Croft
- Marianna HillGundred Herzallerliebst
- Graham JarvisDoc Prittle
- James SloyanPiquant (as James J. Sloyan)
- M. Emmet WalshWarden Brodski
- John BottomsLawyer
- Ford RaineyStanley Mae
- James GreeneGravey Combs
- Sam ReesePriest
- Stefan GieraschWilly Herzallerliebst
- Logan RamseyLa Follette
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Garrie Bateson
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How long is The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Traveling Executioner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Traveling Executioner is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Traveling Executioner on?
The Traveling Executioner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Traveling Executioner?
If you liked The Traveling Executioner, try The Legend of Barney Thomson, Broke, The House of Tomorrow.
Who directed The Traveling Executioner?
The Traveling Executioner (1970) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Marianna Hill.