Death Wish II
“He's Planning to Clean Up the City. HIS way!”
Synopsis
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
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DEATH WISH II (1982) | Paul Follows the Criminals | MGMOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-07-14
Top Cast
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Charles Bronson
Paul Kersey
Jill Ireland
Geri Nichols
Vincent Gardenia
Det. Frank Ochoa
J.D. Cannon
New York D.A.
Anthony Franciosa
Herman Baldwin
Ben Frank
Inspector Lt. Mankiewicz
Robin Sherwood
Carol Kersey
Silvana Gallardo
Rosario
Robert F. Lyons
Fred McKenzie
Michael Prince
Elliot Cass
Drew Snyder
Deputy Comm. Hawkins
Paul Lambert
New York Police Comm.
Thomas F. Duffy
Nirvana
Kevyn Major Howard
Stomper
Stuart K. Robinson
Jiver
Laurence Fishburne
Cutter
Charles Cyphers
Donald Kay
Hugh Warden
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.63x
+$37M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Engelbach, Michael Winner, Brian Garfield
- Original Score
- Jimmy Page
- Original Title
- Death Wish II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, City Film, Landers-Roberts Productions, The Cannon Group, Filmways Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
David Engelbach, Michael Winner, Brian Garfield
Jimmy Page
Thomas Del Ruth, Richard H. Kline
Julian Semilian, Michael Winner
Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
David Engelbach
Writer
Michael Winner
Writer
Jimmy Page
Original Music Composer
Julian Semilian
Editor
Menahem Golan
Producer
Michael Winner
Editor
Yoram Globus
Producer
Michael Winner
Director
Chuck Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
William Hiney
Production Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Wish II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Wish II about?
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
Who directed Death Wish II?
Death Wish II was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in Death Wish II?
The principal cast of Death Wish II includes Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Gardenia, J.D. Cannon, Anthony Franciosa.
When was Death Wish II released and how long is it?
Death Wish II was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death Wish II?
Death Wish II had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (5.63 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Death Wish II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Wish II was composed by Jimmy Page.
Is Death Wish II based on a book or true story?
Death Wish II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brian Garfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Wish II?
Death Wish II holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).