The Execution Game
1979, Japanese. Directed by Tōru Murakawa.
The third movie in Tōru Murakawa's Game trilogy about a hitman. Narumi is set up by a mysterious woman. Abducted and tortured, Narumi is forced to take on a difficult job. The target is a veteran killer as good as him.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 17 November 1979
- Original title
- 処刑遊戯
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shōichi Maruyama
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The Execution Game runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Execution Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Execution Game?
If you liked The Execution Game, try Run, Hunting Season, One Night in Bangkok.
Who directed The Execution Game?
The Execution Game (1979) was directed by Tōru Murakawa and stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Aiko Morishita, Lily.