Movie

The Executioner

“Chiba is back - more deadly than any weapon!”

★ 6.6(29)19741h 27m

The Executioner is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch The Executioner

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Good to know

Director: Teruo Ishii
Release date: 1974-08-10
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company
Part of: The Executioner Collection

The Executioner — trailer

About The Executioner

The Executioner is a 1974 movie in the Action genre, directed by Teruo Ishii, starring Sonny Chiba, Makoto Satō and Shōzō Saijō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Executioner in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sonny Chiba

Ryuichi Koga

Makoto Satō

Takeshi Hayabusa

Shōzō Saijō

Blazer Nishiyama

Yutaka Nakajima

Emi

Masahiko Tsugawa

Mario Mizuhara

Eiji Gō

Ichiro Sakura

Michitarō Mizushima

Hakuunsai Koga

Hiroshi Nawa

Boss

Jo Shiraishi

Jaguar Mitsuda

Rikiya Yasuoka

Lone Wolf

Hideo Murota

Five Dragons Chairman

Meika Seri

Boss' Mistress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Executioner in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Executioner is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Executioner on Netflix?+

The Executioner is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Executioner?+

The Executioner has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Executioner?+

The Executioner stars Sonny Chiba, Makoto Satō, Shōzō Saijō, Yutaka Nakajima and Masahiko Tsugawa.

When did The Executioner come out?+

The Executioner is a 1974 movie directed by Teruo Ishii.

What genre is The Executioner?+

The Executioner is Action film.

Who directed The Executioner?+

The Executioner was directed by Teruo Ishii.