Summary
The Mechanic is an American thriller film first released in 1972,
directed by Michael Winner.
The film stars Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland and Linda Ridgeway.
It has also been released under the title: Killer of Killers.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Michael Winner
- Script: Lewis John Carlino
- Photo: Richard H. Kline, Robert Paynter
- Music: Jerry Fielding
- Cast: Charles Bronson (Arthur Bishop), Jan-Michael Vincent (Steve McKenna), Keenan Wynn (Harry McKenna [’Big Harry’]), Jill Ireland (The Girl), Linda Ridgeway (Louise, Steve McKenna’s Girlfriend), Frank DeKova (The Man), James Davidson (Intern), Lindsay Crosby (Policeman), Steve Cory (Messenger), Tak Kubota (Yamoto), Patrick O’Moore (Old Man), Martin Gordon (American Tourist), Celeste Yarnall (The Mark’s Girl), Athena Lorde (Old Woman), Alison Rose (Young Girl), Howard Morton (Car Polish Man), Enzo Fiermonte (The Mark), Gerald Peters (Butler), Steve Vinovich (Party Guest), Robert Jaffe (Party Guest), Kevin O’Neal (Party Guest), Kenneth Wolger (1st Hippie), Trini Mitchum (3rd Hippie), Father Amando De Vincenzo (Priest), John Barclay (Garden Party Man), Louis Fitch (Librarian), Chris Forbes (Bikini Waitress), Hiroyasu Fujishima (Aikido Master), Alan Gibbs (1st Bodyguard), Linda Grant (Bathtub Girl), Hank Hamilton (Kori), Michael Hinn (Rifle Range Attendant), Ernie F. Orsatti (Chickin Lickin’ Driver), Frank Orsatti (2nd Bodyguard), Sara Taft (Garden Party Woman)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 100 min
- Aka: Killer of Killers
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