Death Wish
"Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner."
Originally released in 1974. Death Wish is a crime/drama film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, and Vincent Gardenia
Synopsis
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (907 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$76.6M
25.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Bronson
as Paul Kersey
Hope Lange
as Joanna Kersey
Vincent Gardenia
as Frank Ochoa
Steven Keats
as Jack Toby
William Redfield
as Sam Kreutzer
Stuart Margolin
as Aimes Jainchill
Stephen Elliott
as Police Commissioner
Kathleen Tolan
as Carol Toby
Jack Wallace
as Hank
Fred J. Scollay
as District Attorney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $76,600,000
Production Companies
- Landers-Roberts Productions
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Wish about?
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
Who directed Death Wish?
Death Wish was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is Death Wish?
Death Wish has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Death Wish released?
Death Wish was released on July 24, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Wish?
The main cast of Death Wish includes Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats, William Redfield.
Is Death Wish worth watching?
Death Wish has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 907 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.