Death Wish
Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.
R 1974 · 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.
Directed by Michael Winner · Written by Wendell Mayes
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Charles Bronson Paul Kersey -
Hope Lange Joanna Kersey -
Vincent Gardenia Frank Ochoa -
Steven Keats Jack Toby -
William Redfield Sam Kreutzer -
Stuart Margolin Aimes Jainchill -
Stephen Elliott Police Commissioner -
Kathleen Tolan Carol Toby -
Jack Wallace Hank -
Fred J. Scollay District Attorney - C Chris Gampel Ives
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Robert Kya-Hill Joe Charles
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