The Mechanic

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.

Tagline

“He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Thriller

Director

Michael Winner

Original Language

EN

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.

When was The Mechanic released?

The Mechanic was released on October 6, 1972.

How long is The Mechanic?

The Mechanic has a runtime of 1h 39m.

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