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The Mechanic is a american film of genre Thriller directed by Michael Winner released in USA on 17 november 1972 with Charles Bronson
The Mechanic (1972)
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Add to a movie listThe Mechanic is a 1972 American crime-thriller film directed by Michael Winner. It stars Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent.
The film is noted for its opening. There is no dialogue for the first 16 minutes of the film, as the hit man played by Bronson prepares to kill his current target.
Synopsis
Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is a "mechanic" — a top hit man (assassin). He works exclusively for a secret international organization, which has very strict rules. Bishop is very sophisticated, as he regularly listens to classical music, has an art collection, and is a connoisseur of fine wines. However, he is forced to live alone - he cannot show emotions or trust people. Bishop is under constant emotional pressure, so much so that he is prescribed medication for depression, and one day he is temporarily hospitalized when he loses consciousness as a result of the stress. Bishop pays a call girl (Jill Ireland) for an ongoing girlfriend experience to have a simulated romantic (social and sexual) relationship, including her writing him fake love letters.Actors
Charles Bronson
(Arthur Bishop)
Jan-Michael Vincent
(Steve McKenna)
Keenan Wynn
(Harry McKenna)
Jill Ireland
(The Girl)
Frank DeKova
(The Man)
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