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The Mechanic (1972)
| Rating: | R (for strong bloody violence, language, some sexuality and drug use) |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller |
| Release Date: | January 1, 1972 |
| Running time: | 100 minutes |
| Cast: | Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway |
| Director: | Michael Winner |
| Producer: | Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler |
| Writer: | Lewis John Carlino |
| Distributor: | United Artists |
Description: 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
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