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"Dead sure or dead." The Mechanic (1972) is an economical thriller in satisfying '70s fashion. It's got a superb opening (almost 16 minutes before  Charles Bronson  utters a line of dialogue), assured direction by  Michael Winner  (who directed Bronson in three Death Wish films), an awesome score by Jerry Fielding , and an exciting, action-packed finale (plus a whopper of an ending). Unfortunately, much of the acting (and dubbing) is underwhelming, but it's well lensed and it's a very good, very entertaining film. Michael Winner Feature Films Ranked

"I sent them a message." Michael Winner 's Death Wish 3 (1985) is the most economical, relentlessly paced, patently absurd revenge movie ever made, distilling the vigilante action picture to its very core. It employs every trope imaginable, with zero concern for any of its characters, zero narrative arc, and basically zero character development. Cartoon villains, ridiculous tonal shifts, hilarious dialogue, and Charles Bronson stoically blasting endless baddies with no remorse—all set to a pulsing Jimmy Page synth score. Pure entertainment. Absolute insanity. An exploitation film that delivers. A Cannon film through and through. Michael Winner Feature Films Ranked