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The Executioner

6.619741h 27mRMovieAction

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.

DirectorTeruo Ishii
WriterTeruo Ishii
ProducersHisashi Yabe·Sunao Sakagami

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Cast · Directed by Teruo Ishii

Sonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
Ryuichi Koga
Makoto Satō
Makoto Satō
Takeshi Hayabusa
Shōzō Saijō
Shōzō Saijō
Blazer Nishiyama
Yutaka Nakajima
Yutaka Nakajima
Emi
Masahiko Tsugawa
Masahiko Tsugawa
Mario Mizuhara
Eiji Gō
Eiji Gō
Ichiro Sakura
Michitarō Mizushima
Michitarō Mizushima
Hakuunsai Koga
Hiroshi Nawa
Hiroshi Nawa
Boss
Jo Shiraishi
Jo Shiraishi
Jaguar Mitsuda
Rikiya Yasuoka
Rikiya Yasuoka
Lone Wolf
Hideo Murota
Hideo Murota
Five Dragons Chairman
Meika Seri
Meika Seri
Boss' Mistress

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The Executioner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Executioner?

The Executioner is streaming on ARROW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Executioner on Netflix?

No, The Executioner is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on ARROW.

Is The Executioner on Amazon Prime Video?

The Executioner isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Executioner for free?

The Executioner is available on ARROW in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Executioner?

Yes — The Executioner is followed by The Executioner II: Karate Inferno (1974) in the Executioner Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Executioner?

The Executioner is the first film in the Executioner Collection.

Is The Executioner part of a trilogy?

No — The Executioner is part of the Executioner Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Executioner Collection?

There are 2 films in the Executioner Collection: The Executioner (1974) and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno (1974).