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The Mechanic (1972)
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Michael Winner Director

previously directed The Nightcomers

An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them.

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Second movie of six that star actor Charles Bronson made with director Michael Winner. Prior to this film they made Chato's Land and after-wards they collaborated on The Stone Killer, Death Wish, Death Wish II and Death Wish 3.

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Reference: King Kong

One of the movie posters on the prostutute's (Jill Ireland's) living room wall.

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Quote: Arthur Bishop

You always have to be dead sure. Dead sure or dead.

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Writers
	Lewis John Carlino

Cast
	Charles Bronson	Arthur Bishop
	Jan-Michael Vincent	Steve McKenna
	Keenan Wynn	Harry McKenna ['Big Harry']
	Jill Ireland	The Girl
	Frank DeKova	The Man
	James Davidson	Intern
	Lindsay Crosby	Policeman
	Steve Cory	Messenger
	Tak Kubota	Yamoto (as Takayuki Kubota)
	Patrick O'Moore	Old Man
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2 of Charles Bronson's Lesser Known Films (3 out of 5)

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General Information Edit

Name	The Mechanic
US Release	Nov. 17, 1972
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Runtime	99
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Action Thriller
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Rating	PG
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