The Mechanic
Someone has to fix the problems.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$40000000
Revenue
$51070807
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
2011-01-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3354
Vote Average
6.52
Jason Statham
Arthur Bishop
Ben Foster
Steve McKenna
Donald Sutherland
Harry McKenna
Mini Anden
Sara
Tony Goldwyn
Dean Sanderson
Christa Campbell
Kelly
Katarzyna Wolejnio
Maria
Jeff Chase
Burke
Eddie J. Fernandez
Lara's Guard
John McConnell
Vaughn
Lara Grice
Mrs. Finch
Ardy Brent Carlson
Bell Hop
James Logan
Jorge Lara
Joshua Bridgewater
Car Jacker
Joel Davis
Husband
Mark Nutter
Mr. Finch
David Dahlgren
Dr. X
J.D. Evermore
Gun Runner
John Teague
Ney
David Leitch
Sebastian
Ada Michelle Loridans
Finch's Daughter
Matt McColm
Vaughn's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chad Stahelski
Vaughn's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Aaron Saxton
SWAT (uncredited)
Dawn Neufeld
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