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Executive Action 1973

“Assassination conspiracy? The possibility is frightening.”

Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Director
David Miller
Network
Wakeford / Orloff
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 PG Thriller Released
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What is Executive Action?

Executive Action is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1973
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Nov 7, 1973
Studios
Wakeford / Orloff
Genres
Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~91 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Wakeford / Orloff

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Executive Action is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Wakeford / Orloff. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Rogue agents and greedy capitalists plot the JFK assassination in this 1973 political thriller.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a strong cast including Burt Lancaster and Robert Ryan
  • Explores a speculative conspiracy regarding the JFK assassination
Keep in mind
  • The agitprop style may alienate viewers seeking objective history
  • Features a brief runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes

Watch it if you are interested in political thrillers that explore speculative conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination.

The film explores dark political themes surrounding an assassination plot.

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What is the genre of Executive Action?

The film is a thriller released in 1973.

Who directed Executive Action?

The film was directed by David Miller.

Which actors star in the film?

The cast includes Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green, and John Anderson.

What is the basis for the film's screenplay?

The screenplay was adapted from the novel Executive Action by Donald Freed and Mark Lane, with special material by Stephen Jaffe.

When was Executive Action released in the US?

The film was released in the US on November 7, 1973.

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