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| − | ''The Mechanic'' | + | {{Infobox Movie |
| + | |name = ''The Mechanic'' | ||
| + | |picture =Mechanic1972poster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = Theatrical Poster | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
| + | |director = [[Michael Winner]] | ||
| + | |date= 1972 | ||
| + | |language=English | ||
| + | |studio=Robert Chartoff-Irwin Winkler/Carlino Production | ||
| + | |distributor=United Artists | ||
| + | |character1=Arthur Bishop | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Charles Bronson]] | ||
| + | |character2=Steve McKenna | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Jan-Michael Vincent]] | ||
| + | |character3=Big Harry | ||
| + | |actor3=[[Keenan Wynn]] | ||
| + | |character4=The Girl | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Jill Ireland]] | ||
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| + | '''''The Mechanic''''' is a 1972 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who takes under his wing Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]), the young son of one of the heads of the organization he works for. A [[The Mechanic (2011)|feature film remake]] starring [[Jason Statham]] was released in 2011. | ||
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| − | == Walther PPK == | + | =Handguns= |
| − | Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen pulling a [[ | + | ==Walther PPK== |
| − | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb| | + | Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK]] during the assassination job at the mansion. |
| + | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Walther PPK in 6.35mm auto (.25 ACP), 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) Auto or 9x17mm (.380 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[Image:Mech72 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:Mech72 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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Bishop also is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK/S]] during the same job. | Bishop also is seen pulling a [[Walther PPK/S]] during the same job. | ||
[[Image:WaltherPPKS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK/S stainless - .380 ACP.]] | [[Image:WaltherPPKS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK/S stainless - .380 ACP.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Mech72 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Arthur confronts a guard.]] |
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] during the mansion job. | Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] during the mansion job. | ||
| − | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Python - .357 Magnum]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Mech72 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve strolls through the mansion trying to find the target.]] |
| − | == Colt Woodsman == | + | ==Colt "Pre-Woodsman"== |
| − | Bishop is seen using a suppressed [[Colt Woodsman]] when confronting Big Harry ([[Keenan Wynn]]). | + | Bishop is seen using a suppressed [[Colt "Pre-Woodsman"]] when confronting Big Harry ([[Keenan Wynn]]). |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Colt Pre Woodsman pencil barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt "Pre-Woodsman" with pencil barrel - .22 LR]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Mech72 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve aims close to Big Harry...]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px | + | [[Image:Mech72 05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... and fires, subsequently causing Big Harry to panic.]] |
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
One of the guards at the mansion pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when answering the door. | One of the guards at the mansion pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver when answering the door. | ||
| − | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Mech72 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Chicken Lickin' is lickin' chicken."'']] |
| + | ==Luger P08== | ||
| + | One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Luger P08]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Mech72 29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The last assailant takes potshots at the fleeing Steve and Bishop.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Unique BCF-66== |
| − | [[ | + | After his shotgun runs out, Steve ([[Jan-Michael Vincent]]) pulls a [[Unique Bcf-66|Unique BCF-66]] during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop ([[Charles Bronson]]) also uses one as a backup. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Unique Bcf-66.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Unique BCF-66 - .380 ACP]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 | + | [[Image:Mech72 25.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve fires and hits an assailant on the mountaintop before he runs dry.]] |
| − | == | + | =Shotguns= |
| − | Bishop and Steve | + | ==Browning Auto-5== |
| − | [[Image: | + | Both Bishop and Steve are seen using [[Browning Auto-5]] shotguns when skeet-shooting. |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 | + | [[Image:BrowAut5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning Auto 5 (pre WW2) - 12 gauge]] |
| − | + | [[Image:Mech72 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve shows off his skill at the range while Bishop trains him.]] | |
| − | == | + | ==Winchester Model 1200== |
| − | + | Bishop and Steve use sawed-off [[Winchester Model 1200]] shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout. | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[File:1200shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester 1200 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 | + | [[Image:Mech72 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bishop peeks out of cover to shoot and assailant...]] |
| + | [[Image:Mech72 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... while Steve decides to run-and-gun. And no, Steve is not crying here.]] | ||
| − | == | + | =Submachine Guns= |
| − | + | ==M3 Grease Gun== | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[M3 Grease Gun]]s are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht. |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 | + | [[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M3 "Grease Gun" - .45 ACP]] |
| + | [[Image:Mech72 30.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Both the man in the left foreground and the midground are armed with Grease Guns.]] | ||
==Beretta M12== | ==Beretta M12== | ||
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Beretta M12]]. | One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a [[Beretta M12]]. | ||
| − | [[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Beretta M12 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Mech72 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | + | [[Image:Mech72 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The assailant falls dead after being hit by Bishop.]] |
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| + | =Other= | ||
==Air Rifle== | ==Air Rifle== | ||
| − | In the opening assassination job, Bishop uses a scoped air rifle. | + | In the opening assassination job, Bishop uses a scoped air rifle to shoot the explosive hidden in a book on the victim's book shelf. |
[[Image:Mech72 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:Mech72 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Michael Winner]] | ||
Revision as of 03:01, 7 October 2021
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The Mechanic is a 1972 thriller starring Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who takes under his wing Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent), the young son of one of the heads of the organization he works for. A feature film remake starring Jason Statham was released in 2011.
The following weapons were used in the film The Mechanic:
Handguns
Walther PPK
Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is seen pulling a Walther PPK during the assassination job at the mansion.
Walther PPK/S
Bishop also is seen pulling a Walther PPK/S during the same job.
Colt Python
Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) is armed with a Colt Python during the mansion job.
Colt "Pre-Woodsman"
Bishop is seen using a suppressed Colt "Pre-Woodsman" when confronting Big Harry (Keenan Wynn).
Smith & Wesson Model 10
One of the guards at the mansion pulls a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver when answering the door.
Luger P08
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Luger P08.
Unique BCF-66
After his shotgun runs out, Steve (Jan-Michael Vincent) pulls a Unique BCF-66 during the mountain road shootout. Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) also uses one as a backup.
Shotguns
Browning Auto-5
Both Bishop and Steve are seen using Browning Auto-5 shotguns when skeet-shooting.
Winchester Model 1200
Bishop and Steve use sawed-off Winchester Model 1200 shotguns for their boat assassination job. They later use them during the mountaintop shootout.
Submachine Guns
M3 Grease Gun
M3 Grease Guns are seen held by the backup who goes to check on the yacht.
Beretta M12
One of the men who engage Bishop and Steve on the mountain road uses a Beretta M12.
Other
Air Rifle
In the opening assassination job, Bishop uses a scoped air rifle to shoot the explosive hidden in a book on the victim's book shelf.
