Charles bronson lookalike robert bronzi has cornered the market in bronsonsploition movies. Arthur bishop charles bronson is a mechanic a top assassin. A feature film remake starring jason statham was released in 2011. Obviously, with digital cameras with zoom capacity, such a binocular camera is perhaps obsolete. He was often cast in the role of a police officer, gunfighter, or vigilante. I came for all the snap zooms but i stayed for janmichael vincents bell bottoms. After serving in world war 2,bronson moved to hollywood to pursue an acting career. Charles bronson, who has recently started to enjoy a longdelayed superstar status, is very good and sliteyed as the mechanic, and the movies premise is a nice one with a lot of neat twists toward the end. Apr 06, 2020 charles bronson, american motionpicture and television actor who was best known for his portrayal of tough guys, especially in the movie death wish 1974 and its sequels.
Death wish 5 action 1994 charles bronson, lesleyanne. The mechanic was a stylish crime film, which found bronson as a pipesmoking, classical music living international hitman who lived lavishly and traveled the world for his targets. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them. Up next the mechanic 1972 charles bronson duration. Its one of those movies where every little detail to me is a big deal. Death wish 5 action 1994 charles bronson, lesleyanne down. Majestic, from a story by crime novelist elmore leonard and directed by richard fleischer, had bronson as a reclusive melon farmer, who tried to mind his own. Honorable shout out to charles bronsons wife, jill ireland, who makes a cameo in this one. Charles bronson in the mechanic united artists 1972.
Charles bronson cut his teeth as an actor in the likes of alfred hitchcock presents and machine gun kelly before finding roles in bigger movies. The mechanic by michael winner charles bronson, keenan. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Charles bronson house in the mechanic 1972 last post posted. What i always found interesting is the binocular camera that bronson uses in italy. Charles bronson, kathleen wilhoite, carrie snodgress, robert f. Sep 29, 2016 charles bronson death wish part 111 cardamomportfolio. The film is a near flawless film that is one of charles bronson s finest films. November 3, 1921 august 30, 2003 was an american film and television actor. An actionpacked thriller starring charles bronson as jack murphy. His lead role in the detective series man with a camera 1958. The following weapons were used in the film the mechanic. Charles bronson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Lee thompson, and appeared in fifteen films with his. Mechanic, the, 1972 valachi papers, the, 1972 chatos land, 1971 red sun, 1971 someone behind the door, 1971 family, the, 1970 rider on the rain, 1970 you cant win em all, 1970 once upon a time in the west, 1969 lola, 1969 villa rides, 1968 honor among thieves, 1968 guns for san sebastian, 1968 dirty dozen, 1967. Charles bronson, the grimfaced tough guy who built a european following before making his mark in the united states with action films including the death wish series, died saturday of pneumonia. Then he goes home and looks at a picture of the man to plan out how to eliminate him. He was often cast in the role of a police officer, gunfighter, or vigilante in revengeoriented plot lines, had longterm collaborations with film directors michael winner and j. An actionpacked thriller starring charles bronson as jack murphy, a cop who is running to stay alive long enough to even the score with his wifes killer. The mechanic is one of the best action films of the 1970s. He also appeared in two brief tv series, man with a camera 1958 and the travels. Bronson was shatteringly effective in the lowbudget machine gun kelly l958, and memorable in two underrated films, the mechanic 1972 and hard times 1975. Charles bronson, american motionpicture and television actor who was best known for his portrayal of tough guys, especially in the movie death wish 1974 and its sequels. Death wish also got an unofficial remake of sorts with 2018s death kiss, which starred newcomer robert bronzi as the stranger, a vigilante who blasts assorted criminals and lowlifes. After serving in world war 2, bronson moved to hollywood to pursue an acting career. In the mechanic charles bronson played hitman arthur bishop. He was often cast in the role of a police officer, gunfighter, or vigilante in revenge.
The mechanic 1972 poster charles bronson, streaming movies. But michael winner whose other near misses include hannibal brooks and the games has only been able to fully trust a script once in. Arthur bishop charles bronson is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by charles bronson. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and. The opening scene shows him at his trade as he sets up in an apartment and scopes out his next target. By comparison, charles bronsons original was pure arthouse what the new mechanic does have over the old one is the casting of ben foster, who also brought life to the.
The mechanic is a 1972 thriller starring charles bronson as arthur bishop, a professional assassin who takes under his wing steve janmichael vincent, the young son of one of the heads of the organization he works for. American film actor charles bronson often played toughguy, vigilante roles, and starred in films such as the magnificent seven 1960, the great escape 1963, the dirty dozen 1967, the. With his wife and daughter being held hostage, a seasoned exmilitary man is involved in a shady smuggling operation to save his family. Charles bronson death wish part 111 cardamomportfolio. Charles bronson lookalike robert bronzi makes bronson. Sep 18, 2017 stonefaced charles bronson is perfect as an icecold, classical music loving hit man who mentors young janmichael vincent in 1972s the mechanic. The film stars charles bronson, janmichael vincent, keenan wynn, and jill ireland. A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad. An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification.
Aug 30, 2003 charles bronson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Director michael winners the mechanic 1972 stars his longterm collaborator, the sui generis charles bronson, as a hardened professional hitman whos feeling the strains of his profession. In 1949, charles got married to harriet tendler whom he had known when both were budding actors. He starred in films such as once upon a time in the west, the magnificent seven, the dirty dozen, the great escape, rider on the rain, the mechanic, and the death wish series. Charles bronson was the worst interviewee in hollywood. Id say this is one of charlies best 70s actioners, but lets be serious theyre all damn entertaining. But michael winner whose other near misses include hannibal brooks and the games has only been able to fully trust a script once in his career. You could call this an action film, after all there is a motorcycle chase, a car chase, a bunch of shootouts and fistfights.
Charles bronson internet movie firearms database guns. Feb 10, 2020 charles bronson s final appearance in the franchise was 1994s death wish v. Harrietts father provided some support while they both pursued their acting careers. The mechanic 1972 the above trailer is not the original but it is very effective at conveying a sense of what the film is so i chose it for this post.
Cold sweat 1970 charles bronson, james mason, liv ullmann feature action, crime, drama clint eastwood charles bronson best kult action stars. A feature film remake starring jason statham was released in 2011 the following weapons were used in the film the mechanic. He joins forces with a ruthless upandcomer janmichael vincent in a partnership that wavers between sustaining and profoundly dangerous. Henry gellis, irwin winkler, robert chartoff, lewis john carlino. Charles dennis last name buchinsky pseudonym charles bronson born november 3, 1921 died august 30, 2003. Jason statham reprises his role as an assassin extraordinaire in this sequel to the remake of the 1972 charles bronson film, also starring jessica alba. Lee thompson, and appeared in fifteen films with his second wife.
Architectvigilante paul kersey arrives back in new york city and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime. November 3, 1921 august 30, 2003 was an american actor. With charles bronson, james mason, liv ullmann, jill ireland. The mechanic, a 2011 remake starring jason statham the mechanic batman. Charles bronson the mechanic ending spoilers youtube. With charles bronson, janmichael vincent, keenan wynn, jill ireland. His other notable films included the magnificent seven 1960, once upon a time in the west 1968, and hard times 1976. Why is charles bronson in prison and will he be released. In the end his apprentice betrays him, but bronson avenges from the grave. This is a fine action film that has yet to to be topped. Charles bronson reads lips with a q in the mechanic. You could call this an action film, after all there is a motorcycle chase, a. See more ideas about charles bronson, bronson, charles. The mechanic is a 1972 american action thriller film which was directed by michael winner, produced by irwin winkler and robert chartoff, and written by lewis john carlino.
John deakin is being transported, as a prisoner, on a train with supplies and medicine to fort humboldt, nevada. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Nov 03, 2018 today 3rd november 2018 is 97 years since the birth of actor, charles bronson. Though he was most famous for his iconic role as paul kersey in the death wish film series, bronson was also well known for his roles in such films as the magnificent seven. Charles bronson born charles dennis buchinski was an american actor who made a name for himself playing rough and gritty tough guy characters in mostly crime thrillers, war movies and westerns. Bronsons first starring role came in 1958 with machinegun kelly, an exploitation film made in eight days. Charles bronson in the film x15 1961 publicity still. Charles bronson was an american actor best known for his tough guy image.
Charles bronson has become known as the most violent prisoner in britain credit. I have always enjoyed the mechanic as a great, 1970s action film. Does anyone know anything about the house where charles bronsons character lives in the mechanic. Michael winner directs tough guy charles bronson in the thriller the mechanic, which comes to dvd with a pair of transfers. Starring charles bronson as meticulous hitman arthur bishop, the mechanic is a brilliant, near flawless. Charles bronson list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Visually alive cue and totally engrossing the hollywood reporter, the mechanic is a movie you wont want to miss. In the mechanic 1972 charles bronson plays a hit man who takes an apprentice. Charles bronson delivers in this actiondrenched variety gangster thriller that delves into the dangerous minds of the underworlds most elite killers. Arthur bishop bronson takes his work seriously, meticulously planning every assignment he receives from. When i lived there i was a fabulous shot, a brilliant burglar, could lip read thru binoculars and was especially good at putting on my dressing gown and drinking red wine but did my best to avoid the bomb in the car. Charlie bronson stars in this 1972 crime thriller about a master hitman or mechanic who trains a young air wolf to follow in his foot steps. Charles bronson reteams with director michael winner sandwiched between their first pairing in the underrated chatos land and their seminal collaboration in death wish in. Charles bronson was an american actor who gained fame for portraying vigilantetype characters in revengeoriented movies.
Today 3rd november 2018 is 97 years since the birth of actor,charles bronson. I know the optics are the best, etx is just a low cost alternative that still has decent optics and can read lips too. Bronson starred in films such as once upon a time in the west, the magnificent seven, the dirty dozen, the great escape, rider on the rain, the mechanic, and the. Charles bronson was born in 1952, with the luton local quickly.
Bronsons binocular camera the mechanic 1972 discussion. Bronson then hooked up with british director michael winner to star in several highly successful urban crime thrillers, including the mechanic 1972 and the stone killer 1973. Mechanic, the 1972 internet movie firearms database. He works exclusively for a secret international organization that has very strict rules.
Stonefaced charles bronson is perfect as an icecold, classical music loving hit man who mentors young janmichael vincent in 1972s the mechanic. Most wished stoned beyond belief by action bronson. High quality charles bronson gifts and merchandise. He was a memorable supporting player in classic ensembles like the magnificent seven, the great escape and the. November 3, 1921 august 30, 2003 was an american film and television actor he starred in films such as once upon a time in the west, the magnificent seven, the dirty dozen, the great escape, rider on the rain, the mechanic, and the death wish series.