The Execution
Originally released in 1985. The Execution is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, and Jessica Walter
Synopsis
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Loretta Swit
as Marysia Walenka
Rip Torn
as Wilheim Gehbert
Jessica Walter
as Gertrude Simon
Barbara Barrie
as Sophie Langbein
Sandy Dennis
as Elsa Spahn
Valerie Harper
as Hannah Epstein
Martin E. Brooks
as Martin Renner
Michael Lerner
as Sidney Ferraro
Allan Miller
as Ted Simon
Alan Oppenheimer
as Max Langbein
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Comworld Productions
- Newland/Raynor Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Execution about?
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from ...
Who directed The Execution?
The Execution was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is The Execution?
The Execution has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Execution released?
The Execution was released on January 14, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Execution?
The main cast of The Execution includes Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Jessica Walter, Barbara Barrie, Sandy Dennis.