The Mechanic
Veteran hitman Arthur Bishop trains a rookie assassin in the art of flawless murders, but when his protégé’s skill threatens to expose the truth behind his own past, Bishop must decide how far he’ll go to protect his secrets.
“He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!”
Synopsis
Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man known for making his targets' deaths appear as accidents, a skill he regards as an art form. His work has brought him considerable wealth, but as he approaches middle age, he becomes increasingly depressed and isolated. Seeking companionship, he takes under his wing Steve McKenna, the son of one of his victims. Arthur subjects Steve to an intense training regimen and takes him on several assignments. As Steve's abilities improve, Arthur becomes concerned that his apprentice may eventually uncover the identity of his father's killer.
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Edited by Frederick WilsonShot by Richard H KlineScored by Jerry Fielding
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1972 · Box office
Produced on a $3.0M budget
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- Kalter Hauchde
- Fríamente... sin motivos personaleses
- Le Flingueurfr
- Professione: assassinoit
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