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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Michael Winner
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Charles Bronson | ... | Arthur Bishop | |
| Jan-Michael Vincent | ... | Steve McKenna | |
| Keenan Wynn | ... | Harry McKenna | |
| Jill Ireland | ... | The Girl | |
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Linda Ridgeway | ... | Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend |
| Frank DeKova | ... | The Man (as Frank De Kova) | |
| James Davidson | ... | Intern | |
| Lindsay Crosby | ... | Policeman (as Lindsay H. Crosby) | |
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Steve Cory | ... | Messenger |
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Tak Kubota | ... | Yamoto (as Takayuki Kubota) |
| Patrick O'Moore | ... | Old Man | |
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Martin Gordon | ... | American Tourist |
| Celeste Yarnall | ... | The Mark's Girl | |
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Athena Lorde | ... | Old Woman |
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Alison Rose | ... | Young Girl |
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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? Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
Plot Keywords:
hitman | funeral | professional hit | villain played by lead actor | main character dies |Taglines:
He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 December 1972 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
Killer of Killers See more »Edit
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Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Richard Dreyfuss was previously designed to play the role which eventually came to Jan Michael Vincent. Dreyfuss was disliked by Bronson who also hated Vincent because he sneezed all the time. But Vincent finally stayed. See more »Goofs
The Fiat car used by the Mechanic in the case in Naples area is blown up. However the car is used again a few minutes later. Not only is the registration plate the same, it still has only one brake light working. See more »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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Effective thriller stars Bronson as Arthur Bishop who teaches a younger assassin named Steve McKenna (Jan-Michael Vincent) the tricks of the trade. The Mechanic emerges at break-neck pace but once it gets started it becomes an engrossingly savage thriller. Also watch for the twist ending.