The Mechanic (1972)
- Starring:
- Charles Bronson, Keenan Wynn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast:
- Charles Bronson - Arthur Bishop
- Jan-Michael Vincent - Steve McKenna
- Linda Ridgeway - Louise
- John Barclay - Garden Party Man
- Enzo Fiermonte - The Mark
- Michael Hinn - Rifle Range Attendant
- Kevin O'Neal - Cam
- Gerald Saunderson Peters - Butler
- Hank Hamilton - Kori
- Frank Orsatti - Bodyguard #2
- Robert Jaffe - Party Guest
- Celeste Yarnall - The Mark's Girl
- Christine Forbes - Bikini Waitress
- Sara Taft - Garden Party Woman
- Takayuki Kubota - Yamoto, Karate Master
- Louise Fitch - Librarian
- James Davidson - Intern
- Keenan Wynn - Harry McKenna
- Jill Ireland - Prostitute
- Frank de Kova - Syndicate Head
- Steve Cory - Messenger
- Martin Gordon - American Tourist
- Athena Lorde - Old Woman
- Steve Vinovich - Policeman
- Howard Morton - Car Polish Man
- J.N. Roberts - Gang Leader
- Ernie F. Orsatti - Chickin Lickin' Driver
- Alan R. Gibbs - Bodyguard #1
- Hiroyasu Fujishima - Aikido Master
- Father Amando DeVincenzo - Priest
- Pat O'Moore - Old Man
- Linda Grant - Bathtub Girl
- Lindsay Crosby - Policeman
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Writer(s):
- Lewis John Carlino
- Producer(s):
- Lewis John Carlino, Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
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