The Mechanic (1972)
He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!
Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.
Director: Michael Winner
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: October 6, 1972
Cast
- Charles Bronson - Arthur Bishop
- Jan-Michael Vincent - Steve McKenna
- Keenan Wynn - Harry McKenna
- Jill Ireland - The Girl
- Linda Ridgeway - Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
- Frank De Kova - The Man
- James Davidson - Intern
- Lindsay Crosby - Policeman
- Steve Cory - Messenger
- Tak Kubota - Yamoto
Screenplay
- Lewis John Carlino (Screenplay)
- Lewis John Carlino (Story)
Music: Jerry Fielding
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: Frederick Wilson, Michael Winner
Production: Carlino Productions, Chartoff-Winkler Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract
Keywords
assassin, hitman, map, professional hit, lock pick, biting, anxious, vindictive, dramatic, pessimistic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mechanic about?
- Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.
- Who directed The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic was directed by Michael Winner.
- Who stars in The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic stars Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway, Frank De Kova.
- How long is The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic is a Action, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Mechanic?
- The Mechanic had a budget of $3M.
- Where was The Mechanic produced?
- The Mechanic was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mechanic?
- The themes of The Mechanic include: Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract.