The Executioner
“Every day he lives, somebody else dies!”
Synopsis
A British intelligence agent must track down a fellow spy suspected of being a double agent.
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George Peppard
John Shay
Joan Collins
Sarah Booth
Judy Geeson
Polly Bendel
Oskar Homolka
Racovsky
Charles Gray
Vaughan Jones
Nigel Patrick
Colonel Scott
Keith Michell
Adam Booth
George Baker
Philip Crawford
Alexander Scourby
Prof. Parker
Peter Bull
Butterfield
Ernest Clark
Roper
Peter Dyneley
Balkov
Gisela Dali
Anna
Stefan Gryff
Shay Cell Group Surrvior
Steve Plytas
Poilce Inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wanamaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Pulman, Gordon McDonell
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- The Executioner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wanamaker
Jack Pulman, Gordon McDonell
Ron Goodwin
Denys N. Coop
Roy Watts
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wanamaker
Director
Jack Pulman
Writer
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Roy Watts
Editor
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Design
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Executioner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Executioner about?
A British intelligence agent must track down a fellow spy suspected of being a double agent.
Who directed The Executioner?
The Executioner was directed by Sam Wanamaker.
Who stars in The Executioner?
The principal cast of The Executioner includes George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson, Oskar Homolka, Charles Gray.
When was The Executioner released and how long is it?
The Executioner was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Executioner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Executioner was composed by Ron Goodwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Executioner?
The Executioner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).