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Death Wish

1974-07-24 · 93 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Action

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.

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Directors
Michael Winner
Production companies
Landers-Roberts Productions, The De Laurentiis Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 76,600,000

Top Cast

Charles BronsonCharles BronsonPaul Kersey
Hope LangeHope LangeJoanna Kersey
Vincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaFrank Ochoa
Steven KeatsSteven KeatsJack Toby
William RedfieldWilliam RedfieldSam Kreutzer
Stuart MargolinStuart MargolinAimes Jainchill
Stephen ElliottStephen ElliottPolice Commissioner
Kathleen TolanKathleen TolanCarol Toby
Jack WallaceJack WallaceHank
Fred J. ScollayFred J. ScollayDistrict Attorney
Chris GampelIves
Robert Kya-HillRobert Kya-HillJoe Charles
Edward GroverEdward GroverLt. Briggs
Jeff GoldblumJeff GoldblumFreak #1
Christopher LoganFreak #2
Gregory RozakisSpraycan
Floyd LevineFloyd LevineDesk Sergeant
Helen MartinHelen MartinAlma Lee Brown
Hank GarrettHank GarrettAndrew McCabe
Christopher GuestChristopher GuestPatrolman Reilly

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