The Executor (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1981 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1981, The Executor is an action, drama and krimi film directed by Chan Chuen, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee star in this police action film. Two cops are trying to capture a triad boss, but are interrupted by hitman played by Chow Yun-Fat. This is one of those unique combination Hong Kong movies with action, comedy, and violence.

Who’s in it. The Executor stars Chow Yun-Fat as Ng Tao, Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Pang, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Mak Kay and Paul Chun Pui as D.D.I policeman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Executor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Executor page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Executor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch The Executor (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Executor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Executor worth watching?
The Executor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Executor?
The Executor stars Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Paul Chun Pui and Deanie Ip.
When was The Executor released?
The Executor was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.