Death Wish

1974 · action · crime · drama · thriller · Michael Winner

Death Wish is a 1974 American vigilante action film directed by Michael Winner, starring Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey, an architect and urbanite who becomes a vigilante following the brutal murder of his wife and assault of his daughter by a gang. The film is notable for its exploration of themes such as justice, vengeance, and the social backdrop of crime in New York City during the 1970s. The story begins with Paul Kersey leading a peaceful life until a violent crime shatters it, prompting him to take justice into his own hands. He begins to hunt down criminals to avenge his family's suffering, leading to a moral dilemma regarding vigilantism and the law.