The Mechanic
"He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!"
Originally released in 1972. The Mechanic is a action/thriller film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, and Keenan Wynn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (326 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Carlino Productions
- Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- United Artists
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 ...
Who directed The Mechanic?
The Mechanic was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is The Mechanic?
The Mechanic has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Mechanic released?
The Mechanic was released on October 6, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mechanic?
The main cast of The Mechanic includes Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway.
Is The Mechanic worth watching?
The Mechanic has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 326 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.