Death Wish (1974)

1974 · 93 min · 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.

Directed by Michael Winner. Starring Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats and William Redfield.

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