The Execution
Synopsis
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.
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Loretta Swit
Marysia Walenka
Rip Torn
Wilheim Gehbert
Jessica Walter
Gertrude Simon
Barbara Barrie
Sophie Langbein
Sandy Dennis
Elsa Spahn
Valerie Harper
Hannah Epstein
Martin E. Brooks
Martin Renner
Michael Lerner
Sidney Ferraro
Allan Miller
Ted Simon
Alan Oppenheimer
Max Langbein
John Randolph
Judge
Peter White
Gil Spahn
Robert Hooks
Alton Reese
Rita Zohar
Jered Barclay
Michael Kearns
R.J. Adams
Investigative Reporter
Barbara Beckley
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wood, Oliver Crawford
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Execution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Comworld Productions, Newland/Raynor Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
William Wood, Oliver Crawford
Georges Delerue
Michael D. Margulies
Steven Cohen
John Newland, Oliver Crawford, Milton T. Raynor
Department Leadership Roster
William Wood
Writer
Oliver Crawford
Writer
Paul Wendkos
Director
James Kessler
Costume Design
Steven Cohen
Editor
Mina Mittelman
Costume Design
Oliver Crawford
Producer
Milton T. Raynor
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Execution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Execution about?
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.
Who directed The Execution?
The Execution was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Execution?
The principal cast of The Execution includes Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Jessica Walter, Barbara Barrie, Sandy Dennis.
When was The Execution released and how long is it?
The Execution was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Execution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Execution was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Execution based on a book or true story?
The Execution is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oliver Crawford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Execution?
The Execution holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).