As of October 1, 2024,The Mechanicis available to stream on Netflix.
West also directed Statham inThe Expendables 2(2012) andWild Card(2015).
His performance as thevigilante Paul Kersey in 1974’sDeath Wishspawned four sequelsfrom 1982 to 1994.
If it came down to one, Statham’s version is arguably the better film.
The editing is also quicker, making it a more sharp and entertaining product.
The Mechanic(1972) is available to watch on MGM+.
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The Mechanic follows Arthur Bishop, an elite assassin known for his precise methods and emotional detachment. After his mentor Harry McKenna is killed, Bishop forms a deadly partnership with Harry’s son, who seeks vengeance and mastery of the assassin’s trade.
