

Executive Action
“Assassination conspiracy? The possibility is frightening.”
Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.
Where to watch Executive Action in United States
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Where is Executive Action streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Executive Action
Executive Action is a 1973 English-language thriller film directed by David Miller. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Executive Action was produced by Wakeford / Orloff and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1973, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- David Miller
- Writers
- Dalton Trumbo, Donald Freed, Mark Lane
- Release date
- November 7, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Wakeford / Orloff
Executive Action cast & crew
Executive Action was directed by David Miller and written by Dalton Trumbo, Donald Freed, and Mark Lane.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Farrington, Robert Ryan as Foster, Will Geer as Ferguson, Gilbert Green as Paulitz, John Anderson as Halliday, and Paul Carr as Gunman (Chris) - Team A.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Robert Steadman, and it was produced by Edward Lewis.
Is Executive Action worth watching?
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, Executive Action is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Executive Action
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Cast of Executive Action

Burt Lancaster
Farrington

Robert Ryan
Foster

Will Geer
Ferguson

Gilbert Green
Paulitz

John Anderson
Halliday

Paul Carr
Gunman (Chris) - Team A

Colby Chester
Tim

Ed Lauter
Operations Chief - Team A

Walter Brooke
Smythe

John Brascia
Rifleman - Team B

Richard Bull
Gunman - Team A

Sidney Clute
Depository Clerk
Executive Action — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Executive Action in United States?
Executive Action is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Executive Action on Hoopla?
Yes — Executive Action is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Executive Action in?
Executive Action is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Executive Action?
Executive Action runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Executive Action rated?
Executive Action is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 48 ratings.











