The Executioner
直撃! 地獄拳
“Chiba is back - more deadly than any weapon!”
Synopsis
Three men, the skilled ninja Ryuichi Koga, the deadly assassin and former drug detective Takeshi Hayato, and the criminal mastermind Ichiro Sakura work together to take out an infamous drug dealer.
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Top Cast
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Sonny Chiba
Ryuichi Koga
Makoto Satō
Takeshi Hayabusa
Shōzō Saijō
Blazer Nishiyama
Yutaka Nakajima
Emi
Masahiko Tsugawa
Mario Mizuhara
Eiji Gō
Ichiro Sakura
Michitarō Mizushima
Hakuunsai Koga
Hiroshi Nawa
Boss
Jo Shiraishi
Jaguar Mitsuda
Rikiya Yasuoka
Lone Wolf
Hideo Murota
Five Dragons Chairman
Meika Seri
Boss' Mistress
Takashi Hio
Chen Wenchang
Hiroyuki Sanada
Ryuichi Koga (child)
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama
Henchman
Riki Harada
Crazy Hardy
Kazuyuki Saito
Hair
Genji Kawai
Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teruo Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Teruo Ishii
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 直撃! 地獄拳
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teruo Ishii
Teruo Ishii
Hajime Kaburagi
Yoshikazu Yamasawa
Fumio Soda
Hisashi Yabe, Sunao Sakagami
Department Leadership Roster
Teruo Ishii
Director
Hisashi Yabe
Producer
Sunao Sakagami
Producer
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Yoshikazu Yamasawa
Director of Photography
Fumio Soda
Editor
Teruo Ishii
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Executioner
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What is The Executioner about?
Three men, the skilled ninja Ryuichi Koga, the deadly assassin and former drug detective Takeshi Hayato, and the criminal mastermind Ichiro Sakura work together to take out an infamous drug dealer.
Who directed The Executioner?
The Executioner was directed by Teruo Ishii.
Who stars in The Executioner?
The principal cast of The Executioner includes Sonny Chiba, Makoto Satō, Shōzō Saijō, Yutaka Nakajima, Masahiko Tsugawa.
When was The Executioner released and how long is it?
The Executioner was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Executioner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Executioner was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Executioner?
The Executioner holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).