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.
Starring
Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Executive Action was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative ...
Executive Action is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
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
DD
Deanna Darrin
Stripper
Lee Delano
Gunman - Team A
Lloyd Gough
McCadden
Dick Miller
Rifleman - Team B
Rutanya Alda
Assassination - Team B
Graydon Gould
TV Commentator
Rick Hurst
Used Car Salesman
Robert Karnes
Man at Rifle Range
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What is Executive Action about?
Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination in this speculative agitprop.
How long is Executive Action?
Executive Action has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Executive Action?
The cast of Executive Action includes Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Will Geer, Gilbert Green, John Anderson.
What is the rating of Executive Action?
Executive Action has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Thriller