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He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work! - The Mechanic
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Title: The Mechanic

Release Date: 6 Oct 1972

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Action, Thriller

Director: Carlino Productions, Winkler Films

Production Companies: Carlino Productions, Winkler Films

Overview: Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.

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Average Vote: 6.711 (296 votes)

Cast

  • Arthur Bishop: Charles Bronson
  • Steve McKenna: Jan-Michael Vincent
  • Harry McKenna: Keenan Wynn
  • The Girl: Jill Ireland
  • Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend: Linda Ridgeway
  • The Man: Frank De Kova
  • Intern: James Davidson
  • Policeman: Lindsay Crosby
  • Messenger: Steve Cory
  • Yamoto: Tak Kubota
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