The One-Armed Executioner (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, The One-Armed Executioner is an action film directed by Bobby A. Suarez, running about 95 minutes. “Revenge Is Sweet ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Interpol agent is out for revenge against the gangsters that cut off his arm and killed his bride. This tragedy left him deeply depressed, and his battle with depression has to be won first before he can be thoroughly trained in martial arts. After his training, Ortega hunts down his adversaries for a final reckoning.
Who’s in it. The One-Armed Executioner stars Franco Guerrero as Oretega, Jody Kay as Ann, Nigel Hogge as Edwards and Peter Cooper as Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The One-Armed Executioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One-Armed Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One-Armed 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 The One-Armed Executioner (1983)?
- In US, The One-Armed Executioner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The One-Armed Executioner worth watching?
- The One-Armed Executioner holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One-Armed Executioner?
- The One-Armed Executioner stars Franco Guerrero, Jody Kay, Nigel Hogge, Peter Cooper and Leopoldo Salcedo.