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The Mechanic

The Mechanic

Someone has to fix the problems.

20116.51h 33m

Overview

Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

Directed by Simon West
Written by Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino
Produced by René Besson, William Chartoff, David Winkler
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $51.1M

Top Cast

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Arthur Bishop

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Steve McKenna

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Harry McKenna

Mini Anden

Mini Anden

Sara

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Dean Sanderson

Christa Campbell

Christa Campbell

Kelly

Katarzyna Wolejnio

Katarzyna Wolejnio

Maria

Jeff Chase

Jeff Chase

Burke

Eddie J. Fernandez

Eddie J. Fernandez

Lara's Guard

John McConnell

John McConnell

Vaughn

Themes & Keywords

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About The Mechanic

The Mechanic is a action, thriller, crime film released in 2011 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, research, martial arts, assassin, prostitute, airport. Directed by Simon West, it stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland. Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.

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