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Death Wish (1974)

โ€œVigilante, city style โ€” judge, jury, and executioner.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 991 votes 1h 33m r ActionDramaCrime

#15 of 22 films from 1974 #719 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Winner ยท Written by Wendell Mayes, Michael Winner, Brian Garfield, Gerald Wilson

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Overview

After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.

Cast

Charles Bronsonas Paul Kersey
Hope Langeas Joanna Kersey
Vincent Gardeniaas Frank Ochoa
Steven Keatsas Jack Toby
William Redfieldas Sam Kreutzer
Stuart Margolinas Aimes Jainchill
Stephen Elliottas Police Commissioner
Kathleen Tolanas Carol Toby
Jack Wallaceas Hank
Fred J. Scollayas District Attorney
Chris Gampelas Ives
Robert Kya-Hillas Joe Charles
Edward Groveras Lt. Briggs
Jeff Goldblumas Freak #1

Facts

Release dateJuly 24, 1974
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1974 average of 117 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$76,600,000 (25.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071402

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Questions

How long is Death Wish?
Death Wish runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Death Wish worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 991 votes, which places it #15 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 36%) and #719 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Death Wish?
Death Wish was directed by Michael Winner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Death Wish 3 (1985), Death Wish II (1982).
Who stars in Death Wish?
Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey; Hope Lange as Joanna Kersey; Vincent Gardenia as Frank Ochoa; Steven Keats as Jack Toby; William Redfield as Sam Kreutzer; Stuart Margolin as Aimes Jainchill.
What is Death Wish rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death Wish?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12520.

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