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The Mechanic (2011)

★ 6.5R100 minDirector: Simon West

2011 American action thriller film directed by Simon West

The Mechanic is a 2011 American action thriller film directed by Simon West, and starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, and Donald Sutherland. A remake of the 1972 film of the same name, it centers on Arthur Bishop (Statham), a professional assassin or 'mechanic', who specializes in making his hits look like accidents, suicides and petty criminals' acts.

It was released in the U.S. and Canada on January 28, 2011, where it was praised for its action sequences and Statham's performance. A sequel, Mechanic: Resurrection, was released on August 26, 2016.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Mechanic about?
The Mechanic (2011) — Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close fri
Is The Mechanic based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Mechanic scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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