Death Wish

1974 • 93 minutes

About this movie

In this explosive story of revenge and urban violence, Charles Bronson plays Paul Kersey, a bleeding-heart liberal who has a change of opinion after his wide and daughter are violently attacked by a gang of thugs in their apartment. His daughter is raped, and his wife is raped and murdered. Bronson then turns vigilante as he stalks the mean streets of New York on the prowl for muggers, hoodlums and the like. Death Wish is a violent, controversial film that is frank and original in its treatment of urban crime and the average citizen's helplessness in dealing with it. Herbie Hancock wrote the musical score. And watch for a young Jeff Goldblum in his film debut as one of the thugs.

Ratings and reviews

Surprisingly well made film with some good acting from all cast members. Even if you're not a massive fan of Charles Bronson; I know I'm not, you'd have to say that this is one of his better performances. Worth a watch.

Bronson doing what he does best, seen it numerous times, never get tired of it, good film

Death wish films just got better after this one, (great stuff).