Who directed the 1972 film the Mechanic starring Charles Bronson
The Mechanic (1972 film) The Mechanic (1972 film) The Mechanic is a 1972 American action thriller film directed by Michael Winner, produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, and written by Lewis John Carlino. The film follows Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson), a top assassin who takes under his wing Steve McKenna, the ruthless and ambitious son of Harry McKenna, head of the secret organization for which Bishop works. The film stars Charles Bronson, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, and Jan-Michael Vincent as the film's villain. It is noted for its opening, which features no dialogue for the first 16 minutes, as the hit man (Bronson)
The Mechanic (1972 film) prepares to kill his current target. "The Mechanic" was theatrically released in the United States and worldwide on November 17, 1972. Upon its release, the film received generally mixed reviews from critics but it was praised for its action scenes, acting and writing although the direction and the storytelling was criticized. A remake of the same name was released on 2011, starring Jason Statham as Bishop and Ben Foster as McKenna. Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is a "mechanic" — a top hit man (assassin). He works exclusively for a secret international organization, which has very strict rules. Bishop is very