Mr. Majestyk (1974) 6.6
A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him. Director:Richard FleischerWriter:Elmore Leonard |
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Mr. Majestyk (1974) 6.6
A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him. Director:Richard FleischerWriter:Elmore Leonard |
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Frank Renda
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Nancy Chavez
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Wiley
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Bobby Kopas
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Taylor Lacher | ... |
Gene Lundy
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Frank Maxwell | ... |
Det. Lt. McAllen
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Alejandro Rey | ... |
Larry Mendoza
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Deputy Harold Richie
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Bert Santos | ... |
Julio Tomas
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Vietnam veteran Vince Majestyk just wants to grow his watermelons and live in peace on his farm. But the local mob boss has different ideas. When his workers are threatened Mr. Majestyk decides to lend them a hand but then the wrath of the mob is turned onto Mr. Majestyk himself. The poor mobsters don't stand a chance. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
This movie is simply Bronson's finest work. While I concede that the movie is formulaic and predictable, his acting is top-notch, as is the acting of the supporting cast. The premise is also exciting and downright cool: Bronson as a watermelon farmer who gets screwed by the man for protecting his property and then gets screwed when he attempts to secure his freedom via a poorly conceived plan. I can see him farming anything, but not watermelons (or maybe blueberries). Rent this movie along with The Mechanic, and you'll see Bronson in 2 of his finest action films. You definitely won't be disappointed.