A hard-boiled French cop takes on a seedy kidnapping ring in this neo-noir sexploitation spectacle.
THE FEMALE EXECUTIONER
Martine is a tough female cop trying to solve the kidnapping of a young girl by a gang of pornographers.
The Female Executioner is a 1986 French action, crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Michel Caputo about Martine, a tough female cop, as she tries to solve the kidnapping of a young girl by a gang of pornographers.
The SassyFlix Take
Only in 1980s France could a sexploitation cop drama be this committed to both sleaze and sleuthing.
Why Cult
French cult icon Brigitte Lahaie stars as Martine, a cop who’s tougher than her colleagues and far from shy about taking down a crime ring.
With gritty urban settings, police corruption, and a sleazy pornography ring, this film splices neo-noir with unabashed sexploitation elements.
From male and female nudity to bondage, hot tubs, and explicit criminal enterprises, the film doesn’t shy away from its adult themes.
Martine isn’t your standard damsel—she’s a police protagonist navigating gangs, shootouts, and a world where women are both victims and avengers.
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What is The Female Executioner about? +
The Female Executioner follows Martine, a tough female cop, as she investigates the kidnapping of a young girl by a gang of pornographers in France.
When was The Female Executioner released? +
The Female Executioner was released in 1986.
Who directed The Female Executioner? +
The Female Executioner was directed by Michel Caputo.
How long is The Female Executioner? +
The Female Executioner has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is The Female Executioner? +
The Female Executioner is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Female Executioner? +
The Female Executioner is available for streaming on SassyFlix.