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Death Wish II

Name: Death Wish II
Director: Michael Winner
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Gardenia, J.D. Cannon, Anthony Franciosa

1982Dir. Michael Winner1h 32m

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Runtime1h 32m

Released1982

Budget$8M

Box office$45M

DirectorMichael Winner

About This Movie

Death Wish II, directed by Michael Winner, is a gritty continuation of Paul Kersey's vigilante saga. This entry really leans into the darker aspects of its themes, showcasing the raw brutality of Kersey's world as he hunts down the five punks who shattered his world. The atmosphere is thick with tension, almost suffocating at times, and the pacing relentlessly propels you forward. There's a certain grimness to the practical effects that adds to the film's unsettling realism. Charles Bronson takes on the role with a steely resolve that feels palpable, embodying the pain and fury of a man who has lost everything. It captures a specific moment in the early '80s action landscape, reflecting societal fears and the complexities of revenge.

Gritty portrayal of vigilante justiceStrong thematic focus on loss and revengeNotable practical effects and action sequences