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Executive Action

1973·Movie·PG·91 min·6.5(48)

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.

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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
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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

Burt Lancaster

Farrington

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Foster

Will Geer

Will Geer

Ferguson

Gilbert Green

Gilbert Green

Paulitz

John Anderson

John Anderson

Halliday

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

Gunman (Chris) - Team A

Colby Chester

Colby Chester

Tim

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Operations Chief - Team A

Walter Brooke

Walter Brooke

Smythe

John Brascia

John Brascia

Rifleman - Team B

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Gunman - Team A

Sidney Clute

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.

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