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The Mechanic (1972)

The Mechanic (1972)
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Charles Bronson re-teams with director Michael Winner -- sandwiched between their first pairing in the underrated Chato's Land and their seminal collaboration in Death Wish -- in this Lewis John Carlino-scripted actioner. Bronson plays Arthur Bishop, a "mechanic" or hired killer, famed for his efficient and unfeeling contract executions. The young and eager Steve McKenna (Jan-Michael Vincent) teams up with him, hoping that Bishop will teach him the bounty-hunting business. Imparting words of wisdom to Steve like, "Murder is only killing without a license and everybody kills -- the Army, the police," the two undergo a series of adventures as Bishop shows Steve the ropes. Between action scenes, Bronson's wife Jill Ireland makes an appearance as a sexy hooker. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Charles Bronson, Keenan Wynn, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Winner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Mechanic

Charles Bronson re-teams with director Michael Winner -- sandwiched between their first pairing in the underrated Chato's Land and their seminal collaboration in Death Wish -- in this Lewis John Carlino-scripted actioner. Bronson plays Arthur Bishop, a "mechanic" or hired killer, famed for his efficient and unfeeling contract executions. The young and eager Steve McKenna (Jan-Michael Vincent) teams up with him, hoping that Bishop will teach him the bounty-hunting business. Imparting words of wisdom to Steve like, "Murder is only killing without a license and everybody kills -- the Army, the police," the two undergo a series of adventures as Bishop shows Steve the ropes. Between action scenes, Bronson's wife Jill Ireland makes an appearance as a sexy hooker. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Winner
Writer(s):
Lewis John Carlino
Producer(s):
Lewis John Carlino, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
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    Arundel B.

    I watched this movie because they are making a remake in 2011. The movie is good and very dated, so you are nostalgic for that era. Charles Bronson is quite the grumbler in this movie, so he is hard to understand...but that is part of his character. I look forward to the remake because this movie was a good one!- Arundel B.

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    Scott K.

    Good old Bronson action, what's not to like?

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    Charles E.

    A very good movie that has been copied more than once. Bronson is really good as a hired killer passing on his considerable skill-set to a younger man. Good stuff.

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