Death Wish (2018)

Dr. Paul Kersey is an experienced trauma surgeon, a man who has spent his life saving lives. After an attack on his family, Paul embarks on his own mission for justice.

Director:

Eli Roth

Writers:

Joe Carnahan (screenplay by), Brian Garfield (from the novel by)

Stars:

Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Willis	...	Paul Kersey
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Frank Kersey
Elisabeth Shue	...	Lucy Kersey
Camila Morrone	...	Jordan Kersey
Dean Norris	...	Detective Kevin Raines
Beau Knapp	...	Knox
Kimberly Elise	...	Detective Leonore Jackson
Len Cariou	...	Ben
Jack Kesy	...	The Fish
Ronnie Gene Blevins	...	Joe
Kirby Bliss Blanton	...	Bethany
Andreas Apergis	...	Belligerent Dad
Ian Matthews	...	Ponytail
Wendy Crewson	...	Dr. Jill Klavens
Warona Setshwaelo	...	Nurse Carla

Storyline

Dr. Paul Kersey (Bruce Willis) is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of his city's violence as it's rushed into his ER -until his wife (Elisabeth Shue) and college-age daughter (Camila Morrone) are viciously attacked in their suburban home. With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts for his family's assailants to deliver justice. As the anonymous slayings of criminals grabs the media's attention, the city wonders if this deadly avenger is a guardian angel...or a grim reaper. Fury and fate collide in the intense action-thriller Death Wish.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

How Far Would You Go To Protect Your Family?

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout

Did You Know?

Trivia

Eli Roth was a huge fan of Dean Norris from Breaking Bad (2008), and at one point was going to get second dog and name him after Norris' character Hank Schraeder. Roth had confessed this to Norris at a party years ago, and Norris did not forget. Although Roth only has one dog (Monkey) he still swears that his second dog will be named Hank Schraeder.

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Goofs

When Kersey puts the brake fluid cans on Joe's chest, they clink together and are obviously empty.

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Quotes

Joe: You're that doctor?
Paul Kersey: I am that doctor.
[Smiles]
Paul Kersey: But right now, I'm *your* doctor.

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Crazy Credits

The film's copyright date in the credits is 2017 rather than 2018.

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Alternate Versions

The US version removes some dialogue about F-1 firearms in the gun shop scene. It also removes a line in the conclusion, saying Chicago's crime rate has dropped for the first time in a year. These are present in non-US releases.

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Connections

References The Dudley Do-Right Show (1969)

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Soundtracks

You're Gonna Cry
Written by Roy Chauvin, Bobby Jay and RJ McCarty
Performed by Bobby Jay
Courtesy of Tuff City Records
By arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

User Reviews

Solid revenge thriller

I enjoyed it with my wife. It was entertaining and same time it offered some funny scenes. The story is well adapted for Bruce Willis and the running time was perfect. It's a fast paced thriller with lot of suspense. This is another example how movies of nowadays should be done. I give a 7 and my wife 6/10 = 6.5

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

2 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Death Wish

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,010,267, 4 March 2018

Gross USA:

$34,017,028

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$49,562,710

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cave 76, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 97 min (Mainland China Censored Version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1