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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 BronsonKeenan Wynn, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Winner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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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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Miguel C.

Bronson portrayed the character of Arthur as a lone assassin with some sentimentality and a coolness similar to Steve McQueen's Bullitt. Arthur doesn't take in Steve out of guilt but more out of a need to give Steve some direction in life. Vincent played Steve as a sociopath. Very charming but apathetic to everyone around him. Steve fails to mourn for his father simply because he doesn't care. The action and suspense are very well done. Chase scenes and gunfights abound. The location shots in NYC, LA, and Naples, Italy were a nice touch of realism. The film is a bit noir and it never lets you forget, right up to the end, that even the "good" guys are criminals. Take notice of Arthur's home which feels like a cave or hidden lair. It probably helped spawn the look of many a bachelor's pad up to the present day.

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