I, the Executioner
みな殺しの霊歌
Synopsis
Police detectives investigate the link between a serial killer's machinations and a teenage boy who committed suicide.
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I, the Executioner (1968) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-11
Top Cast
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Makoto Satō
Kawashima
Chieko Baisho
Haruko
Sanae Nakahara
Keiko Hashimoto
Oh Ranfan
Takako Yasuda
Kin Sugai
Misa Mori
Junko Toda
Misao
Tatsuo Matsumura
Chief Detective Kasahara
Fujio Suga
Suzuki
Kin Ishii
Sakurada
Yuki Kawamura
Kyoko Tominaga
Ushio Akashi
Manpuku Restaurant Owner
Atsushi Watanabe
Superintendent
Akira Ōizumi
Officer Kameoka
Yoshio Yoshida
Kiyoshi's Father
Shinji Takano
Keiko's Husband
Keijirō Morozumi
Detective
Minoru Hodaka
Detective
Hisao Dazai
Dry Cleaning Shop Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tai Katō
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadashi Hiromi, Tai Katō, Haruhiko Mimura, Yoji Yamada
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- みな殺しの霊歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tai Katō
Tadashi Hiromi, Tai Katō, Haruhiko Mimura, Yoji Yamada
Hajime Kaburagi
Keiji Maruyama
Shizu Ōsawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tai Katō
Director
Tai Katō
Writer
Haruhiko Mimura
Writer
Yoji Yamada
Writer
Shizu Ōsawa
Editor
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Keiji Maruyama
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I, the Executioner
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What is I, the Executioner about?
Police detectives investigate the link between a serial killer's machinations and a teenage boy who committed suicide.
Who directed I, the Executioner?
I, the Executioner was directed by Tai Katō.
Who stars in I, the Executioner?
The principal cast of I, the Executioner includes Makoto Satō, Chieko Baisho, Sanae Nakahara, Oh Ranfan, Kin Sugai.
When was I, the Executioner released and how long is it?
I, the Executioner was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for I, the Executioner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I, the Executioner was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I, the Executioner?
I, the Executioner holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).