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Death Wish
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R,1hr 32min
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January 1, 1974
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Paramount Pictures
Synopsis: This drama about a man who takes the law into his own hands was wildly controversial upon first release, sparking much debate about the perceived pro-vigilante stance of the story, and established Charles Bronson as a major box office draw in the United States. Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) is a liberal architect living in New York City. One day, a group of drug-crazed thugs break into his apartment while he's gone, killing his wife Joanna (Hope Lange) and brutally raping his married daughter, leaving ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Winner's bloody revenge thriller turned longtime character actor Charles Bronson into a superstar, but despite its stylish photography, it's a routine genre film. The story concerns an architect (Charles Bronson) who is transformed into a vengeful killer after his wife (Hope Lange) is murdered and his daughter raped. Like Dirty Harry (1971), Winner's ugly fantasy tapped public fears aroused ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Paul Kersey
Joanna Kersey
Frank Ochoa
Jack Toby
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Charles Bronson, "Death Wish" (1974) Age: 53 Memorable Quote: "Nothing to do but cut and run, huh?...
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