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The Mechanic at a glance
The Mechanic is a 1972 action and crime film, running 1h 39m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1972-10-06
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 368 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmArthur 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.
Cast
14 names
Charles BronsonArthur Bishop
Jan-Michael VincentSteve McKenna
Keenan WynnHarry McKenna
Jill IrelandThe GirlLinda RidgewayLouise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
Frank De KovaThe Man
James DavidsonIntern
Lindsay CrosbyPolicemanSteve CoryMessenger
Tak KubotaYamoto
Patrick O'MooreOld ManMartin GordonAmerican Tourist
Celeste YarnallThe Mark's Girl
Athena LordeOld WomanQuestions about The Mechanic
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Mechanic in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Mechanic is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Mechanic suitable for children?
The Mechanic is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Mechanic on PelisPlus UK?
The Mechanic has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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…
How long is The Mechanic?
The Mechanic runs for 1h 39m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Mechanic trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Mechanic (1972) Original Trailer [HD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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