Death Wish
1974 · 1h 33m · Action, Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.
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 WinnerBased on the novel by
Brian Garfield6.9Smart score
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