
Death Wish
dir. Michael Winner
63
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Death Wish is undeniably exploitation fare -- and also undeniably effective.

Directed byMichael Winner
StarringCharles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats, William Redfield, Stuart Margolin
Written byWendell Mayes, Michael Winner, Gerald Wilson
CinematographyArthur J. Ornitz
EditingBernard Gribble
MusicHerbie Hancock
Death Wish
1974 · R · 1h 33m
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.
Our Verdict
63
Critics Consensus
Death Wish is undeniably exploitation fare -- and also undeniably effective.
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