The Mechanic
“He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!”
Synopsis
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.
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The Mechanic (1972) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-21
Top Cast
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Charles Bronson
Arthur Bishop
Jan-Michael Vincent
Steve McKenna
Keenan Wynn
Harry McKenna
Jill Ireland
The Girl
Linda Ridgeway
Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
Frank De Kova
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis John Carlino
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Mechanic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Carlino Productions, United Artists, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Lewis John Carlino
Jerry Fielding
Richard H. Kline, Robert Paynter
Frederick Wilson, Michael Winner
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Screenplay
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Michael Winner
Editor
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mechanic
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What is The Mechanic about?
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.
Who directed The Mechanic?
The Mechanic was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Mechanic?
The principal cast of The Mechanic includes Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway.
When was The Mechanic released and how long is it?
The Mechanic was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mechanic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mechanic was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mechanic?
The Mechanic holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).