Death Wish
Seen it?1974 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Action
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It made about 26 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved The Punisher: One Last Kill, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$77 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 308K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Winner
- Charles BronsonPaul Kersey
- Hope LangeJoanna Kersey
- Vincent GardeniaFrank Ochoa
- Steven KeatsJack Toby
- William RedfieldSam Kreutzer
- Stuart MargolinAimes Jainchill
- Stephen ElliottPolice Commissioner
- Kathleen TolanCarol Toby
- Jack WallaceHank
- Fred J. ScollayDistrict Attorney