The Mechanic

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The Mechanic ★★½ Killer of Killers 1972 (R)

Bronson stars as Arthur Bishop, a wealthy professional killer for a powerful organization. When old friend “Big Harry” comes to him for help against the organization, he becomes Bishop's next job. Harry's son then shows up, wanting Bishop to mentor him in the ways of a hit man. A little slow but well done. One of Bronson's better action outings. 100m/C VHS, DVD . Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway; D: Michael Winner; W: Lewis John Carlino; C: Richard H. Kline; M: Jerry Fielding.

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