Death Wish(1974)
Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.
Death Wish Synopsis
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.
Death Wish (1974) is a crime, drama and action film directed by Michael Winner, released on July 24, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia and Steven Keats. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 985 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Winner
- Writers:
- Wendell Mayes, Brian Garfield, Michael Winner
- Producers:
- Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers, Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Herbie Hancock
- Production:
- Landers-Roberts Productions, The De Laurentiis Company
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $76,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Death Wish (1974) Trailer
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Death Wish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Paul Kersey
Hope Lange
as Joanna Kersey
Vincent Gardenia
as Frank Ochoa
Steven Keats
as Jack Toby
William Redfield
as Sam Kreutzer
Stuart Margolin
as Aimes Jainchill
Stephen Elliott
as Police Commissioner
Kathleen Tolan
as Carol Toby
Jack Wallace
as Hank
Fred J. Scollay
as District Attorney
- Chris Gampel
Chris Gampel
as Ives
Robert Kya-Hill
as Joe Charles
Key crew
Directed by Michael Winner, written by Wendell Mayes, Brian Garfield and Michael Winner, produced by Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers and Dino De Laurentiis.
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Death Wish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 985 ratings.
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Death Wish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Wish online?
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Death Wish (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death Wish?
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The main cast of Death Wish (1974) includes Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats and William Redfield. The film was directed by Michael Winner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Wish released?
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Death Wish was released on July 24, 1974 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Death Wish worth watching?
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Death Wish (1974) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 985 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death Wish?
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