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1974 · 93 min · R

Death Wish

Directed by Michael Winner · Crime, Drama, Action

Death Wish (1974) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Winner set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge run throughout.

Composer
Herbie Hancock
Cinematography
Arthur J. Ornitz
Cast
Charles BronsonHope LangeVincent GardeniaSteven KeatsWilliam RedfieldStuart MargolinStephen ElliottKathleen Tolan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Revenge
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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