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Death Wish (1974)

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Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.

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 & Crew

Director
Michael Winner
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    Paul Kersey Charles Bronson
  • Profile picture of Hope Lange
    Joanna Kersey Hope Lange
  • Profile picture of Vincent Gardenia
    Frank Ochoa Vincent Gardenia
  • Profile picture of Steven Keats
    Jack Toby Steven Keats
  • Profile picture of William Redfield
    Sam Kreutzer William Redfield
  • Profile picture of Stuart Margolin
    Aimes Jainchill Stuart Margolin
  • Profile picture of Stephen Elliott
    Police Commissioner Stephen Elliott
  • Profile picture of Kathleen Tolan
    Carol Toby Kathleen Tolan

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  • one against many
  • rape and revenge
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