The Mad Executioners (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, The Mad Executioners is a crime and horror film directed by Edwin Zbonek, running about 94 minutes. “The ghastliest horror of all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of hooded vigilantes hang wrong-doers with a subplot about another murderer. Surprise ending.
Who’s in it. The Mad Executioners stars Hansjörg Felmy as John Hillier, Maria Perschy as Ann Barry, Dieter Borsche as Mac Ferguson and Wolfgang Preiss as Morel Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mad Executioners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Executioners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Executioners tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Executioners (1963)?
- In US, The Mad Executioners is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Executioners worth watching?
- The Mad Executioners holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Executioners?
- The Mad Executioners stars Hansjörg Felmy, Maria Perschy, Dieter Borsche, Wolfgang Preiss and Harry Riebauer.
- When was The Mad Executioners released?
- The Mad Executioners was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.