The Mechanic (1972)
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- PG
- 1h 40min
- Action, Crime
- 07 Dec 1972 (Italy)
- Movie
An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them.
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| Charles Bronson | ... |
Arthur Bishop
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| Jan-Michael Vincent | ... |
Steve McKenna
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Harry McKenna
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| Jill Ireland | ... |
The Girl
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Linda Ridgeway | ... |
Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
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| Frank DeKova | ... |
The Man
(as Frank De Kova)
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| James Davidson | ... |
Intern
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| Lindsay Crosby | ... |
Policeman
(as Lindsay H. Crosby)
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Steve Cory | ... |
Messenger
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Tak Kubota | ... |
Yamoto
(as Takayuki Kubota)
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| Patrick O'Moore | ... |
Old Man
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Martin Gordon | ... |
American Tourist
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| Celeste Yarnall | ... |
The Mark's Girl
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Athena Lorde | ... |
Old Woman
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Alison Rose | ... |
Young Girl
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Howard Morton | ... |
Car Polish Man
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| Enzo Fiermonte | ... |
The Mark
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Gerald Peters | ... |
Butler
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| Steve Vinovich | ... |
Party Guest
(as Stephen Vinovich)
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| Robert Jaffe | ... |
Party Guest
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Kevin O'Neal | ... |
Party Guest
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Kenneth Wolger | ... |
1st Hippie
(as Ken Wolger)
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Trina Mitchum | ... |
3rd Hippie
(as Trini Mitchum)
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Amando De Vincenzo | ... |
Priest
(as Father Amando De Vincenzo)
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| John Barclay | ... |
Garden Party Man (uncredited)
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Louis Fitch | ... |
Librarian (uncredited)
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| Chris Forbes | ... |
Bikini Waitress (uncredited)
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Clay Foster | ... |
Opening Scene Target (uncredited)
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Hiroyasu Fujishima | ... |
Aikido Master (uncredited)
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| Alan Gibbs | ... |
1st Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Linda Grant | ... |
Bathtub Girl (uncredited)
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Hank Hamilton | ... |
Kori (uncredited)
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| Michael Hinn | ... |
Rifle Range Attendant (uncredited)
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| Louise Lewis | ... |
Librarian (uncredited)
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Carolyn McNichol | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Ernie F. Orsatti | ... |
Chickin Lickin' Driver (uncredited)
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Frank Orsatti | ... |
2nd Bodyguard (uncredited)
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J.N. Roberts | ... |
Gang Leader (uncredited)
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Sara Taft | ... |
Garden Party Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Winner | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Lewis John Carlino | ... | (original screenplay by) |
| Lewis John Carlino | ... | (story) (uncredited) |
| Monte Hellman | ... | (pre-script writer for several weeks) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Robert Chartoff | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Henry Gellis | ... | associate producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Jerry Fielding | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Richard H. Kline | ... | director of photography |
| Robert Paynter | ... | director of photography: European sequences |
Editing by
| Frederick Wilson | ... | supervising editor (as Freddie Wilson) |
| Michael Winner | ... | (as Arnold Crust Jr.) |
Editorial Department
| Frederick Wilson | ... | supervising editor (as Freddie Wilson) |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ... | (casting by) |
Art Direction by
| Rodger Maus | ||
| Herbert Westbrook | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert De Vestel | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Phil Rhodes | ... | makeup artist (as Phillip Rhodes) |
Production Management
| Clifton Brandon | ... | production manager: European sequences |
| Mario Mariani | ... | production manager: European sequences |
| Hal W. Polaire | ... | production supervisor (as Hal Polaire) |
| Vittorio Noia | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Francesco Cinieri | ... | assistant director |
| Peter Price | ... | assistant director |
| Jerome M. Siegel | ... | assistant director |
| Antonio Tarruella | ... | second unit director |
| Mel Efros | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Eugene Booth | ... | property master (as Eugene T. Booth) |
| Ray Traynor | ... | property master |
| Barry Wilkinson | ... | stand-by props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Russ Hill | ... | dialogue editor |
| Brian Paxton | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Terry Rawlings | ... | dubbing editor (as Terence Rawlings) |
| Burdick S. Trask | ... | sound mixer |
| Maurice Askew | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard Albain | ... | special effects (as Richard F. Albain) |
Stunts
| Alan Gibbs | ... | stunt coordinator (as Alan R. Gibbs) |
| Greg Anderson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ken Ferguson | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| James M. Halty | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Frank Orsatti | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| J.N. Roberts | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Watson | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert Bettcher | ... | camera operator (as Al Bettcher) |
| Colin J. Campbell | ... | gaffer |
| Clyde Hart | ... | key grip (as Clyde W. Hart) |
| Norman Jones | ... | camera operator |
| Eric D. Andersen | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Douglas F. O'Neons | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Jerry Sandler | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lambert Marks | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Jerry Fielding | ... | conductor / composer: source cues (uncredited) / music supervisor (uncredited) |
| Dick Lewzey | ... | music recordist (uncredited) |
| Greig McRitchie | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Lennie Niehaus | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Crosby | ... | script supervisor |
| Pamela Carlton | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Leigh | ... | assistant continuity (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Alfred Schultz | ... | transportation (as Alfred F. Schultz) |
Additional Crew
| Jeffrey Benjamin | ... | assistant to producer |
| Stephen Cory | ... | assistant to director |
| Janet Crosby | ... | secretary to producer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Filmes de Portugal (1972) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1972) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1972) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1972) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1973) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1973) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1973) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Vasilis Labiris (1973) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (retitled re-release, as "Killer Of Killers")
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1974) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- CBS/Fox (1983) (United States) (VHS) (Betamax) (drawer box)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- TGG Direct (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Twilight Time (2014) (United States) (video)
- Scorpion Releasing (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Pluto TV (2022) (United States) (video)
- Tubi TV (2022) (United States) (video)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Husqvarna of Sweden (motorcycles furnished by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Intrada (score album released by) (limited edition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A professional hit man is planning to retire, always a difficult move for one in such a profession. A young apprentice appears to be eager to learn all the skills of the trade - but is that all he wants?
Written by Steve Crook |
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| Taglines | Clean. Fast. Professional. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $2,054,573 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This picture is notable for a motorcycle stunt where a motorbike rider, at the end of a long chase, rides his bike off a 200 foot cliff. Husqvarna motorcycles were specially adapted to film the chase hitting speeds of nearly 110 miles per hour while filming on location at Indian Dunes, Newhall, California. See more » |
| Goofs | The Fiat car used by the Mechanic in the case in Naples area is blown up. However the car is used again a few minutes later. Not only is the registration plate the same, it still has only one brake light working. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Clock (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | String Quartet Op.18 No.6 (2nd Movement) See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Arthur Bishop: [voiceover as Steve reads note] Steve, if you read this, it means I didn't make it back. It also means you've broken a filament controlling a 13-second delay trigger. End of game. Bang! You're dead. See more » |