Executive Action
“Assassination conspiracy? The possibility is frightening.”
Synopsis
Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-08
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Farrington
Robert Ryan
Foster
Will Geer
Ferguson
Gilbert Green
Paulitz
John Anderson
Halliday
Paul Carr
Gunman (Chris) - Team A
Colby Chester
Tim
Ed Lauter
Operations Chief - Team A
Walter Brooke
Smythe
John Brascia
Rifleman - Team B
Richard Bull
Gunman - Team A
Sidney Clute
Depository Clerk
Deanna Darrin
Stripper
Lee Delano
Gunman - Team A
Lloyd Gough
McCadden
Dick Miller
Rifleman - Team B
Rutanya Alda
Assassination - Team B
Graydon Gould
TV Commentator
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Executive Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Wakeford / Orloff
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Dalton Trumbo, Donald Freed, Mark Lane
Randy Edelman
Robert Steadman
George Grenville
Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Edward Lewis
Producer
George Grenville
Editor
Kirk Axtell
Production Design
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Robert Steadman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Action
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Executive Action about?
Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.
Who directed Executive Action?
Executive Action was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Executive Action?
The principal cast of Executive Action includes Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green, John Anderson.
When was Executive Action released and how long is it?
Executive Action was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Executive Action?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Executive Action was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Executive Action?
Executive Action holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).