The Mechanic (1972)

  • PG
  • 11/17/1972 (US)
  • Action, Thriller
  • 1h 39m

He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!

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.

Lewis John Carlino

Screenplay, Story

Michael Winner

Director

Cast

Charles Bronson's headshot

Charles Bronson

Arthur Bishop
Jan-Michael Vincent's headshot

Jan-Michael Vincent

Steve McKenna
Keenan Wynn's headshot

Keenan Wynn

Harry McKenna
Jill Ireland's headshot

Jill Ireland

The Girl
Linda Ridgeway's headshot

Linda Ridgeway

Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
Frank De Kova's headshot

Frank De Kova

The Man
James Davidson's headshot

James Davidson

Intern
Lindsay Crosby's headshot

Lindsay Crosby

Policeman

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