# The Mechanic (1972)

> A meticulous contract killer trains an ambitious young protégé while trying to escape the profession that defines him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11748

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Michael Winner
- Cast: Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway, Frank De Kova, James Davidson, Lindsay Crosby
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068931/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: grim, pessimistic, taciturn, classic crime movie night, charles bronson marathon

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