Death Wish 3 (1985)

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police detective to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.

Director:

Michael Winner

Writers:

Don Jakoby, Brian Garfield (characters created by)

Stars:

Charles Bronson, Deborah Raffin, Ed Lauter

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Bronson	...	Paul Kersey
Deborah Raffin	...	Kathryn Davis
Ed Lauter	...	Richard Shriker
Martin Balsam	...	Bennett
Gavan O'Herlihy	...	Fraker
Kirk Taylor	...	Giggler
Alex Winter	...	Hermosa
Tony Spiridakis	...	Angel
Ricco Ross	...	The Cuban
Tony Britts	...	Tulio
David Crean	...	Hector
Nelson Fernandez	...	Chaco
Alan Cooke	...	Punk at Car
Bob Dysinger	...	Punk at Car
Topo Grajeda	...	Garcia

Storyline

Paul Kersey, New York City architect and part-time vigilante, returns from L.A. to visit an old friend. Instead, he must avenge his death by fighting youth gangs.

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Plot Keywords:

gang | police | new york | apartment | vigilante | 

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Taglines:

He's Judge, Jury and Executioner!

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

X

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Death Wish III

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Rankcolor) (uncredited)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The screenplay for this movie was written by Don Jakoby under the pseudonym Michael Edmonds.

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Goofs

When Kersey is in detention and the skinhead tries to blindside him, he suddenly turns to his left and begins to double over well before Kersey has a chance to hit him

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Quotes

Bennett: [to Kersey] Did he say anything?

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Crazy Credits

A shot during the end credits shows police cars and an ambulance and fire truck screaming down a street towards the epicenter of the riots.

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Connections

Referenced in A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)

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Soundtracks

"Eine kleine Nachtmusik"
(uncredited)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arranged by Walter Warren
De Wolfe Music Ltd

User Reviews

The Best Of The Series

Charles Bronson is back in his most famous role. In my opinion, this is by far the best film of the series and my favorite movie ever. This movie doesn't take itself seriously, because the filmmakers knew that all the social commentary that was necessary was put across in the first film. Golan and Globus made this film for Bronson fans, not for the critics, and it works. DW3 has been unfairly criticized as "trash" and "a weary entry in a worn out series." These statements would be true if the film was made to be taken seriously or to spread a statement, but it wasn't. If you take it as what it is, DW3 is just a fun, action packed romp, with Charlie doing to street punks what we all wish we could do. The action is non stop, the atmosphere is great, and the movie is just out and out the best Bronson flick ever made. You can tell that the penny pinching Cannon group spent a lot of money on this one. It is believed that Bronson thought this film was too violent, and that was the reason why Winner didn't direct any of the following entries. I can understand his concern, but as is always the case of sequels, you have to push the envelope even further to pass a previous entry. In any case, this movie was no more violent than any other movie made during this time. What makes DW3 the best of the series and my favorite film ever (not the best, just my favorite), is the action, Charlie's presence, memorable villains, and it's ability to get the viewers to jump on the bandwagon. The first film may be the most technically well made, but this one is the most fun. For once, Charlie actually has some clever lines (although he doesn't say much)and a halfway interesting story, photography, action, and direction to back him up. Charlie has never been more intense or super cool than in this one. Yes, it's exploitive, maybe it does promote stereotypes, and maybe it is the same story as before, but Bronson's films always have and always will stand for defending the common man and giving his audience what they want to see. Many argue that the DW series manipulates its' audience, my reply is that the movies don't manipulate us, the fans are the ones in charge. We demand that Bronson blow away deserving scum, and in turn Winner and Co. deliver the goods. And for those of you who still want to put it down, remember a few things. DW3 was the #1 movie in America when it came out and was among the viewing favorites of millions of people on video and television because they realize that not all films have to be epics, they just have to be fun. **********/10 You can't get any better. John Batchelor