The Executioner (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, The Executioner is a thriller film directed by Sam Wanamaker, running about 107 minutes. “Every day he lives, somebody else dies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British intelligence agent must track down a fellow spy suspected of being a double agent.
Who’s in it. The Executioner stars George Peppard as John Shay, Joan Collins as Sarah Booth, Judy Geeson as Polly Bendel and Oskar Homolka as Racovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Executioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Executioner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Executioner (1970)?
- In CA, The Executioner is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Executioner worth watching?
- The Executioner holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Executioner?
- The Executioner stars George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson, Oskar Homolka and Charles Gray.
- When was The Executioner released?
- The Executioner was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.