The Executor (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, The Executor is an action, drama and crime film directed by Chan Chuen, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee star in this police action film. Two cops are trying to capture a triad boss, but are interrupted by hitman played by Chow Yun-Fat. This is one of those unique combination Hong Kong movies with action, comedy, and violence.
Who’s in it. The Executor stars Chow Yun-fat as Ng Tao, Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Pang, Ng Man-tat as Mak Kay and Paul Chun as D.D.I policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Executor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Executor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Executor 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 Executor (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Executor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Executor worth watching?
- The Executor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Executor?
- The Executor stars Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Ng Man-tat, Paul Chun and Deanie Ip.