The Executioner (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, The Executioner is an action film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 87 minutes. “Chiba is back - more deadly than any weapon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three street toughs are hired to take down a Tokyo drug dealer.
Who’s in it. The Executioner stars Sonny Chiba as Ryuichi Koga, Eiji Gō as Ichiro Sakura, Yutaka Nakajima as Emi and Hiroyuki Sanada as Toga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Executioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, 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 Executioner (1974)?
- In US, The Executioner is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.4 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 Executioner?
- The Executioner stars Sonny Chiba, Eiji Gō, Yutaka Nakajima, Hiroyuki Sanada and Makoto Satō.
- When was The Executioner released?
- The Executioner was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.