The Mechanic

Jan 13, 2011

1h 33m

★ 6.5

Someone has to fix the problems.

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.

Genres

Action

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

CBS Films

Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Millennium Media

Nu Image Entertainment

The Mechanic Trailers

Cast

Arthur Bishop

Jason Statham

Steve McKenna

Ben Foster

Harry McKenna

Donald Sutherland

Sara

Mini Anden

Dean Sanderson

Tony Goldwyn

Kelly

Christa Campbell

Maria

Katarzyna Wolejnio

Burke

Jeff Chase

Lara's Guard

Eddie J. Fernandez

Vaughn

John McConnell

Mrs. Finch

Lara Grice

Bell Hop

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