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The Executioner

6.619741h 27m18MovieAction

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

SCSonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
Ryuichi Koga
MSMakoto Satō
Makoto Satō
Takeshi Hayabusa
SS
Shōzō Saijō
Blazer Nishiyama
YNYutaka Nakajima
Yutaka Nakajima
Emi
MTMasahiko Tsugawa
Masahiko Tsugawa
Mario Mizuhara
EGEiji Gō
Eiji Gō
Ichiro Sakura
MMMichitarō Mizushima
Michitarō Mizushima
Hakuunsai Koga
HNHiroshi Nawa
Hiroshi Nawa
Boss
JS
Jo Shiraishi
Jaguar Mitsuda
RYRikiya Yasuoka
Rikiya Yasuoka
Lone Wolf
HMHideo Murota
Hideo Murota
Five Dragons Chairman
MSMeika 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 Video and ARROW in United Kingdom, 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 Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Arrow Video and ARROW.

Is The Executioner on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Executioner for free?

The Executioner is available on Arrow Video and ARROW in United Kingdom, 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).