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The Mechanic (1972)

 -  Action | Crime | Thriller  -  14 December 1972 (West Germany)
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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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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Linda Ridgeway ...
Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
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James Davidson ...
Intern
Lindsay Crosby ...
Policeman
Steve Cory ...
Messenger
Tak Kubota ...
Yamoto (as Takayuki Kubota)
Patrick O'Moore ...
Old Man
Martin Gordon ...
American Tourist
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The Mark's Girl
Athena Lorde ...
Old Woman
Alison Rose ...
Young Girl
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Storyline

A professional hit man is planning to retire, always a difficult move for one in such a profession. A young apprentice appears to be eager to learn all the skills of the trade - but is that all he wants? Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

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hitman | professional hit | funeral | violence | motorcycle off cliff | See more »

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Clean. Fast. Professional. See more »

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Action | Crime | Thriller

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14 December 1972 (West Germany)  »

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Killer of Killers  »

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SEK 896,179 (Sweden)
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The meaning and relevance of this movie's "Mechanic" title is that it is an American underworld slang term for a professional hired killer or hit-man. See more »

Goofs

As Bishop is taking pictures through the binoculars, the close-up shots of his fingers operating the shutter do not match the full-frame shots of his fingers. See more »

Quotes

Arthur Bishop: Murder is only killing without a license.
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References Love Among the Millionaires (1930) See more »

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Well-Executed, Well-Acted, Well-Filmed, Well-Written
13 August 2003 | by (Texas) – See all my reviews

'The Mechanic' is easily Charles Bronson's best work, if not at least a tie with 'Mr. Majestyk' for said honor. Judging by most of his works, you'd think he was incapable of doing something that could be even remotely confused with acting. Not so! 'The Mechanic' is a well-written piece that never fails to entertain. A gripping plot, beautiful locations, a quick pace, and perfectly executed scenes of conflict make this movie the masterpiece that it is. Required viewing for fans of the genre! 9/10
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