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The Executioner (1970) — Cast, Trailer & Where to Watch — CineTonight

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The Executioner

5.9·1970·1h 47m

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Cast

George Peppard

Joan Collins

Judy Geeson

as Polly Bendel

Oskar Homolka

Charles Gray

as Vaughan Jones

Nigel Patrick

as Colonel Scott

Keith Michell

George Baker

as Philip Crawford

Alexander Scourby

Alexander Scourby

as Prof. Parker

Peter Bull

Movie Info & Details

Release Year1970

Runtime1h 47m

LanguageEnglish

CertificationNR

GenresThriller

Votes14

DirectorSam Wanamaker

WritersJack Pulman, Gordon McDonell

TypeFeature Film

Rating5.9 out of 10

Cast10 credited

Also Known AsThe Executioner

About The Executioner

A British intelligence agent must track down a fellow spy suspected of being a double agent.

Directed by Sam Wanamaker, The Executioner leans on a strong ensemble — George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1970.

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