THE MECHANIC (1972) Charles Bronson,Jan-Michael Vincent - Public Domain Movie DVD NO CASE

THE MECHANIC (1972) Starring - Charles Bronson,Jan-Michael Vincent - Public Domain Movie Disc only Free Post - Colour - RARE DELETED TITLE UK

The Mechanic is a 1972 American action thriller film directed by Michael Winner from a screenplay by Lewis John Carlino. It stars Charles Bronson, in his second collaboration with Winner, and Jan-Michael Vincent in the leading roles. The supporting cast features Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland and Frank de Kova.

The story follows Arthur Bishop (Bronson), a top assassin who takes under his wing Steve McKenna (Vincent), the ruthless and ambitious son of Harry McKenna (Wynn), the former head of the secret organization for which Bishop works. It is noted for its opening, which features no dialogue for the first 16 minutes, as Bronson's character prepares to kill his current target. The title refers to a euphemism for hitmen.

Upon its release, the film received generally mixed reviews from critics but it was praised for its action scenes, acting and cinematography, although Winner's direction and the storytelling was criticized. A remake of the same name was released in 2011 to similarly mixed reception.

Plot
Arthur Bishop is a top contract killer, known as a "mechanic", who works exclusively for a secretive international criminal organization that has very strict rules. His occupation affords him a lavish lifestyle - he regularly listens to classical music, has an art collection, and is a connoisseur of fine wines. However, he is forced to live alone - he cannot show emotions or trust people. Bishop is under constant emotional pressure, so much so that he is prescribed anti-depressants. One day he is temporarily hospitalized after he loses consciousness due to the stress and anxiety. Bishop pays a call girl to have a simulated romantic social and sexual relationship, including her writing fake love letters to him.

When Bishop is assigned one of the organization's heads, "Big Harry" McKenna, he shoots at Big Harry while making him think that the shots are being fired by a hidden sniper. Harry, who Bishop knows has a weak heart, runs up a steep incline, which triggers a heart attack. Bishop then finishes Harry off by smothering him.

At Big Harry's funeral, Bishop runs into Harry's narcissistic, ruthless and ambitious son Steve. Steve is intrigued by Bishop and seeks to find out more about him. Bishop is also intrigued. He realizes that Steve has a personality suited for being a hit man, and plays along. Over the course of time, and after much pressing from Steve, Arthur finally discloses his profession. He offers to teach Steve everything he knows and make him an associate.

As part of his training, Bishop teaches Steve that "every person has a weakness, and that once this weakness is found, the target is easy to kill". However, Bishop failed to get his superiors' prior consent for the arrangement. Following a messy assassination conducted by Bishop and Steve, the organization warns Bishop that his irresponsible choice to involve Steve has been interpreted as selfish behavior.

The organization then gives Bishop an urgent mission, this time in Italy. Once again, Bishop involves Steve in the new plan, but just before they leave Bishop happens to find among Steve's belongings a file containing information about Bishop. This file is identical in format to the target files provided to Bishop. Nevertheless, Bishop allows Steve to go with him to Italy.

In Italy, Bishop and Steve approach a boat where their intended victim is supposed to be, but it is a trap and they are the real targets. Bishop and Steve are ambushed, but they manage to kill all their would-be assassins.

As they're packing their luggage in their hotel room, Steve shares a celebratory bottle of wine with Bishop, having coated the latter's glass with brucine, a colorless and deadly alkaloid. When Bishop realizes that he has been poisoned, Steve taunts Bishop, saying "You said every man has his jelly spot. Yours was you just couldn't cut it alone". When Bishop asks Steve if it was because Bishop had killed Steve's father, Steve responds that he had not realized his father was murdered. Steve goes on to reveal that he was not acting on orders to kill Bishop. Rather he says that he is an independent who will "Pick my own mark, hit when I want!"

Steve returns to Bishop's home to pick up the Ford Mustang he had left there. When he climbs into the car, ready to start it, he finds a note affixed to the rear-view mirror, which reads: "Steve, if you read this it means I didn't make it back. It also means you've broken a filament controlling a 13-second delay trigger. End of game. Bang! You're dead". As Steve frantically reaches for the door handle, he is killed when the car explodes.

1 Hour 40 Mins

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