“The Executioner” (1970) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Jack Pulman Directed by: Sam Wanamaker Featuring: George Peppard and Keith Michell John Shay: “I thought you guys used Pentothal.” Balkov: “We ran out.” Critical Commentary "The Executioner," directed by John Smith and released in 1970, is a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the American justice system and the complex moral …