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Death Wish

24th July 1974
1h 33m
Michael Winner
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Death Wish is a Action Revenge film released on 24th July 1974; Michael Winner directed the film which stars Charles Bronson, Art Evans, and Robert Miano. A sequel, Death Wish II, was released in 1982. It was later remade/rebooted as Death Wish in 2018. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $19,000,000 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Cast (48)

Charles Bronson in Death Wish (1974)
Charles Bronson Paul Kersey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Art Evans's profile
Art Evans Police Officer at Precinct
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Robert Miano's profile
Robert Miano Mugger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Paul Dooley's profile
Paul Dooley Cop at Hospital
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Jeff Goldblum in Death Wish (1974)
Jeff Goldblum Freak #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
Olympia Dukakis's profile
Olympia Dukakis Cop at the Precinct
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Christopher Guest's profile
Christopher Guest Patrolman Reilly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Marcia Jean Kurtz's profile
Marcia Jean Kurtz Receptionist
Jack Wallace's profile
Jack Wallace Hank
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Starletta DuPois's profile
Starletta DuPois Lady at Police Station
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Vincent Gardenia's profile
Vincent Gardenia Frank Ochoa
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Stuart Margolin's profile
Stuart Margolin Aimes Jainchill
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Stephen Elliott's profile
Stephen Elliott Police Commissioner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Hank Garrett's profile
Hank Garrett Andrew McCabe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Damien Leake's profile
Damien Leake Alley Mugger #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
Bruce Brown's profile
Bruce Brown Newsman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Robert Dahdah Man on Street
William Redfield's profile
William Redfield Sam Kreutzer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Helen Martin's profile
Helen Martin Alma Lee Brown
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 64
Hope Lange's profile
Hope Lange Joanna Kersey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs's profile
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Mugger in Park #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 20
Floyd Levine's profile
Floyd Levine Desk Sergeant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Carson Grant Street Gang and Police Officer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
William Bogert's profile
William Bogert Fred Brown
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Steven Keats's profile
Steven Keats Jack Toby
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Al Lewis's profile
Al Lewis Guard at Hotel Lobby
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Jay Rasumny's profile
Jay Rasumny Architect in Office
Lee Steele Office Security Guard
Fred J. Scollay's profile
Fred J. Scollay District Attorney
Sonia Manzano's profile
Sonia Manzano Grocery Clerk
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Larry Gilman's profile
Larry Gilman Man in Park
Trent Gough's profile
Trent Gough Crime Scene Photojournalist
Eric Laneuville's profile
Eric Laneuville Subway Station Mugger #2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
John Herzfeld's profile
John Herzfeld Train Mugger #2
Edward Grover's profile
Edward Grover Lt. Briggs
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
S. Pearl Sharp's profile
S. Pearl Sharp Reporter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
B.T. Taylor Mugger
Robert Kya-Hill's profile
Robert Kya-Hill Joe Charles
Marshall Anker Mourner at funeral
Hector Freeman Mugger on Street
Beverly Goodman Little Bo-Peep
Robyn Blythe Woman in Chicago
John G. Becher Subway Station Mugger #1
Ken Ackles Mugger in Park #1

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Death Wish FAQ

When was Death Wish released?

Death Wish was released 50 years ago, on Wednesday July 24th, 1974.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Death Wish?

The lead role is played by Charles Bronson in the role of Paul Kersey.

How much did Death Wish cost to make?

The budget was $3,000,000.

How much money did Death Wish make?

The worldwide revenue was $22,000,000.

Is Death Wish on Netflix?

No, Death Wish is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Death Wish on Amazon Prime?

No, Death Wish is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Death Wish on Disney Plus?

No, Death Wish is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Death Wish Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

17% 20-29
15% 30-39
17% 40-49
8% 50-59
2% 60-69
42% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

25% Female
75% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

2% Neutral
2% Bad
96% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

2% Architect
2% Criminal
96% Unknown