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14 December 1972 (West Germany) moreTagline:
Clean. Fast. Professional. morePlot:
An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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A must see for people who love "mechanics" moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 (as Takayuki Kubota) | |
| Patrick O'Moore | ... | Old Man | |
| Martin Gordon | ... | American Tourist | |
| Celeste Yarnall | ... | The Mark's Girl | |
| Athena Lorde | ... | Old Woman | |
| Alison Rose | ... | Young Girl |
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100 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Sweden:15 | West Germany:16 | UK:15 (2004) (uncut) | UK:15 (1988) (cut) | UK:AA (1972) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | USA:PG (Certificate #23380)Filming Locations:
Hollywood Wax Museum - 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Continuity: After the driver of the Chicken Lickin truck gets out, the door closes. In the next shot, Steve is seen closing the same door. moreQuotes:
Arthur Bishop: [When Arthur is explaining to Steve about the rules in the martial art scene] They won't hit each other or one of them would dead and thats against the law. moreFAQ
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Another classic Bronson movie and not to be missed. This time Charles is Arthur Bishop, a merciless, unfeeling, uncaring and strictly by the book assassin who is the standard by which all other professional killers are measured. Meticulous to a fault and as calculatingly efficient as can be, Bishop systematically completes his missions and returns to his mansion each night. Soon after eliminating one of his old friends, he becomes attached to the dead man's young and impertinent son Steve (John Michael Vincent), which quickly progresses from friendship to business relationship. Bishop agrees to mentor Steve in the tricks of the trade as an "associate" and after working with him he is free to do as he pleases. However, Bishop quickly discovers that is apt pupil is more nefarious than he appears as Steve has already accepted a contract on Bishop's life. But what Arthur doesn't realize yet is "the organization" to which Bishop belongs now wants him eliminated and will stop at nothing to achieve this goal. Bishop has broken a rule in taking Steve under his wing without first getting approval of "The Man" and is therefore marked for death. This film is filled with action, intrigue, and of course suspense as you continue to wonder the whole time which "mechanic" is gonna get his car fixed first. The ending is quite unpredictable for a 70's Bronson movie but enjoyable to the last second. Also features a cameo by Bronson's late wife Jill Ireland. One of Charles Bronson's better accomplishments on the silver screen I sure was impressed.