The Mechanic(1972)
“He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!”
Overview
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
Studio
Carlino Productions
Budget
$3M
Cast
Charles Bronson
as Arthur Bishop
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Steve McKenna
Keenan Wynn
as Harry McKenna
Jill Ireland
as The Girl
Linda Ridgeway
as Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
Frank De Kova
as The Man
James Davidson
as Intern
Lindsay Crosby
as Policeman
Steve Cory
as Messenger
Tak Kubota
as Yamoto
Patrick O'Moore
as Old Man
Martin Gordon
as American Tourist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Carlino Productions • United Artists • Winkler Films
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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 and released in 1972. It is a action, thriller film.
How long is The Mechanic?▼
The Mechanic has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mechanic?▼
The cast of The Mechanic includes Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, Jan-Michael Vincent as Steve McKenna, Keenan Wynn as Harry McKenna, Jill Ireland as The Girl, Linda Ridgeway as Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend and more.
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