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Death Wish 3

Death Wish 3

Action · Crime · Thriller · 1985

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.

Movie details

Death Wish 3

“He's back in New York bringing justice to the streets...”

1985 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 30m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Winner

Written by

Don Jakoby

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Paul Kersey

Deborah Raffin

Deborah Raffin

Kathryn Davis

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Insp. Richard S. Shriker

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Bennett Cross

Gavan O'Herlihy

Gavan O'Herlihy

Manny Fraker

Kirk Taylor

Kirk Taylor

Giggler

Alex Winter

Alex Winter

Hermosa

Court is in session

Put Death Wish 3 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.