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Mr. Majestyk

Mr. Majestyk

Action · Crime · 1974

A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him.

Movie details

Mr. Majestyk

“He didn't want to be hero... until the day they pushed him too far.”

1974 Action · Crime 1h 43m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Mr. Majestyk?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Fleischer

Written by

Elmore Leonard

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Vince Majestyk

Al Lettieri

Al Lettieri

Frank Renda

Linda Cristal

Linda Cristal

Nancy Chavez

Lee Purcell

Lee Purcell

Wiley

Paul Koslo

Paul Koslo

Bobby Kopas

Taylor Lacher

Taylor Lacher

Gene Lundy

Frank Maxwell

Frank Maxwell

Det. Lt. McAllen

Court is in session

Put Mr. Majestyk 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.