The Mechanic

19721972
PGPG
1h 40m

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

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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.An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them.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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Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Jan-Michael Vincent in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Jan-Michael Vincent in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972)

Director
- Michael Winner
Writer
- Lewis John Carlino(screenplay) (story)
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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? —Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

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Taglines
- Clean. Fast. Professional.
Genres
Certificate
- PG
Parents guide

Trivia
This picture is notable for a motorcycle stunt where a motorbike rider, at the end of a long chase, rides his bike off a 200 foot cliff. Husqvarna motorcycles were specially adapted to film the chase hitting speeds of nearly 110 miles per hour while filming on location at Indian Dunes, Newhall, California.

Goofs
When Charles Bronson reads the lips of the men in the park, he hands Jan Michael-Vincent a tape recorder and tells him to turn it on, ostensibly to record what he is reading. However, he only pushes "Play", not "Record".

Quotes
Steve McKenna: You do this for money?
Arthur Bishop: Money is paid, but that's not the motive. It has to do with standing outside of it all, on your own.

Alternate versions
The 1988 UK Warner video release was cut by 7 secs by the BBFC to remove closeup shots of a lock picking. The cuts were restored in the 2004 MGM DVD.

Connections
Edited into The Clock (2010)

Soundtracks
String Quartet Op.18 No.6 (2nd Movement)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

Top review

8/10

Good, solid movie

This is a great film. Charles Bronson plays an aging hit-man who takes on an apprentice(Jan Michael Vincent)to teach him the ticks of the trade. Good realistic movie, with Bronson very believable as the lead. It's a shame they don't make them like this anymore. What movie in Hollywood today would have a 52 year old lead? Good cinematography and some nice subtle touches in amongst the action scenes. This is old school action with a believable lead who looks the part.

This was released in 1972 and still feels fresh today. A story of trust or lack thereof and the fleetingness of life.

This movie is recommended viewing.

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Release date
- December 7, 1972 (Italy)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- MGM
Language
- English
Also known as
- Killer of Killers
Filming locations
- 1235 Sierra Alta Way, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- Carlino Productions
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Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
1 hour 40 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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