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Not on Your Life (1963)

★ 7.9Not Rated95 min

1963 Spanish film

The Executioner (Spanish: El verdugo) is a 1963 Spanish satirical dark comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga. It was filmed in black and white, and is widely considered a classic of Spanish cinema. The film won several awards, both in Spain and internationally.

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What is Not on Your Life about?
Not on Your Life (1963) — An old executioner in early-1960s Spain, who is a very gentle, nice, caring man proud of traditions, is approaching retirement age. As his profession isn't the most popular, he worries about who might take his place. He worries about his daughter too; she seems doomed to spinster
Is Not on Your Life based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Not on Your Life scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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