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Death Wish II

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
16K
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Charles Bronson in Death Wish II (1982)
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Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles.Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles.Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
16K
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  • Director
    • Michael Winner
  • Writers
    • David Engelbach
    • Brian Garfield(characters)
    • Michael Winner(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Jill Ireland
    • Vincent Gardenia
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Winner
  • Writers
    • David Engelbach
    • Brian Garfield(characters)
    • Michael Winner(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Jill Ireland
    • Vincent Gardenia
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 153User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 11Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Death Wish II
    Trailer 2:00
    Death Wish II
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 28
    Video 29:51
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 28

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    "Death Wish 2" Charles Bronson, Ben Frank
    Charles Bronson in Death Wish II (1982)
    Charles Bronson in Death Wish II (1982)
    Charles Bronson in Death Wish II (1982)
    Jill Ireland in Death Wish II (1982)
    Charles Bronson and Robin Sherwood in Death Wish II (1982)
    Laurence Fishburne in Death Wish II (1982)
    Death Wish II (1982)
    Death Wish II (1982)
    Death Wish II (1982)
    Death Wish II (1982)
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    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Paul Kerseyas Paul Kersey
    Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland
    • Geri Nicholsas Geri Nichols
    Vincent Gardenia
    Vincent Gardenia
    • Det. Frank Ochoaas Det. Frank Ochoa
    J.D. Cannon
    J.D. Cannon
    • New York D.A.as New York D.A.
    Anthony Franciosa
    Anthony Franciosa
    • Herman Baldwinas Herman Baldwin
    Ben Frank
    Ben Frank
    • Inspector Lt. Mankiewiczas Inspector Lt. Mankiewicz
    Robin Sherwood
    Robin Sherwood
    • Carol Kerseyas Carol Kersey
    Silvana Gallardo
    • Rosarioas Rosario
    Robert F. Lyons
    Robert F. Lyons
    • Fred McKenzieas Fred McKenzie
    Michael Prince
    • Elliott Cassas Elliott Cass
    Drew Snyder
    Drew Snyder
    • Deputy Comm. Hawkinsas Deputy Comm. Hawkins
    Paul Lambert
    Paul Lambert
    • New York Police Comm.as New York Police Comm.
    Thomas F. Duffy
    Thomas F. Duffy
    • Nirvanaas Nirvana
    • (as Thomas Duffy)
    Kevyn Major Howard
    Kevyn Major Howard
    • Stomperas Stomper
    Stuart K. Robinson
    • Jiveras Jiver
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Cutteras Cutter
    • (as Laurence Fishburne III)
    E. Lamont Johnson
    • Punkcutas Punkcut
    Paul Comi
    Paul Comi
    • Senator McLeanas Senator McLean
    • Director
      • Michael Winner
    • Writers
      • David Engelbach
      • Brian Garfield(characters)
      • Michael Winner(uncredited)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    After using himself as bait to rid New York City of its muggers in Death Wish (1974), Paul Kersey relocates to Los Angeles with his traumatised daughter, trying to wipe the slate clean, and bury the past. However, once again, Paul catches the eye of a new bunch of savage street thugs, and before long, rape and murder destroy his family. Now, armed with his unforgiving semi-automatic Beretta 84 pistol, Kersey prowls the filthy backstreets of L.A., eager to pick up where he left off, and clean up the city. But, Paul's brutal method of justice is starting to attract unwanted attention. Will the police corner the notorious vigilante this time? —Nick Riganas
    • vigilante
    • rape
    • prostitute
    • woman in jeopardy
    • street gang
    • 164 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • First His Wife. Now His Daughter. It's Time To Even The Score!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Michael Winner's biography, Charles Bronson's alcoholic brother often visited the set to borrow money. Bronson was careful not to give him too much in case someone might kill him for it. He was later found dead in a cheap hotel room having been stabbed in the buttocks.
    • Goofs
      In Death Wish (1974), Kersey's daughter is married (her husband is seen with Kersey at the hospital after the attack) but in Death Wish II (1982), no mention is made of Kersey's son-in-law. However, given that several years pass between the movies, it is possible the two separated and/or divorced sometime between films.
    • Quotes

      Paul Kersey: You believe in Jesus?

      Stomper: Yes, I do.

      Paul Kersey: Well, you're gonna meet him.

      [Paul shoots Stomper dead]

    • Alternate versions
      The R-rated US release is heavily edited missing part of the rape scene of the maid and most of the rape scene of Kersey's daughter (and her graphic suicide). The uncut version is available on BluRay.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: If You Could See What I Hear/Gaijin/Swamp Thing/Death Wish II (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Go, Tell It on the Mountain
      Traditional

      Performed by the church congregation

    User reviews153

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    He's Doing This...For You
    It's hard to believe that anyone who didn't like the first one wouldn't like this one. Bronson is back, this time avenging the death of his daughter and he's angrier than he's ever been. This one takes more of a action hero approach than the first one, but that's okay, you see, Bronson is a bad ass and that's all that matters. Movies like this aren't made to win best picture or best screenplay, they're made to be entertaining and filled with action, and that's what this is. Bronson has a great line he give to a punk just before he blows him away; he asks the punk if he believes in Jesus as the punk clutches a cross around his neck. The punk says "yes sir" so Bronson pauses and then tells him "you're going to meet him." Then he shoots him twice, it's great. Classic. I found no insight in this film, all I found was an awesome character who you can't get enough of that gets away with killing pieces of trash that rape, mug, and murder civilians. This formula is timeless, and the whole Death Wish series should be appreciated for proving so, because I'd watch one of these films before I watch any action film that may be produced today.
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    • braindog
    • Feb 24, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Wish 2
    • Filming locations
      • 1203 South Crescent Heights Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Golan-Globus Productions
      • Landers-Roberts Productions
      • City Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,100,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,100,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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