About this release
"Michael Winner directs tough guy Charles Bronson in the thriller The Mechanic, which comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a fine, inexpensive release from MGM/UA that will be of special interest to Bronson fans."
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Disc 1
DVD
The Mechanic (1972)
99 min
ThrillerActionCrime
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.
Credits
Director
Michael Winner
Writer
Lewis John Carlino
Cast
Charles Bronsonas Arthur Bishop
Jan-Michael Vincentas Steve McKenna
Keenan Wynnas Harry McKenna
Jill Irelandas The Girl
Linda Ridgewayas Louise, Steve McKenna's Girlfriend
Frank De Kovaas The Man
James Davidsonas Intern
Lindsay Crosbyas Policeman
Steve Coryas Messenger
Tak Kubotaas Yamoto
Cinematographer
Richard H. Kline
Composer
Jerry Fielding
Editor
Michael Winner
Frederick Wilson
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Robert Chartoff
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 23, 2026