The Mechanic Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Someone Has To Fix The Problems.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 25, 2011

The Mechanic

Release Date: Friday, January 28, 2011 Theaters

Director: Simon West

Starring: Jason Statham • Ben Foster • Donald Sutherland • Christa Campbell • Jeff Chase

R Action 1 hr, 40 m

3.86 / 5.0

93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a well-paid assassin who executes people at the request of the American government. But after assassinating a former close associate, Bishop does something that's unprofessional and out of control: he takes on a apprentice (Ben Foster), the son of the man he just killed.

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Who stars in The Mechanic – Cast List

Jason Statham
Shelter, Mutiny
Ben Foster
King Ivory, Lone Survivor
Donald Sutherland
The Hunger Games, Forsaken
C
Christa Campbell
Homefront, Drive Angry
J
Jeff Chase
Transporter 2, The Marine
B
Beau Brasso

Who is making The Mechanic – Crew List

A look at The Mechanic behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Simon West last helmed Bride Hard and Old Guy. The film's writer Shane Salerno last penned Savages and AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem.

Director: Simon West
Screenwriter: Shane Salerno
Producers: Rene Besson
William Chartoff
David Winkler
Irwin Winkler

Studios: CBS Films
Production Company: Further Films
Millennium Films
Nu Image/Millennium Films
Winkler Films

Production – What we know about the The Mechanic

Key Facts

Based on the 1972 Charles Bronson action classic "The Mechanic".

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2010

Completed

Changed The Mechanic movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong brutal violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Someone Has To Fix The Problems.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Mechanic Trailers and Clips

Throwback Trailer

TV Spot: 'Execution'

TV Spot: 'Solution'

Video Clip: 'Rooftop Repel'

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Video Clip: 'You Owe Me'

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Video Clip: 'Hunted'

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Video Clip: 'I'm Not A Lefty'

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Video Clip: 'In the Building'

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Restricted Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer

The Mechanic Release Date: When was the film released?

The Mechanic was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 28 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,703 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Rite, From Prada to Nada and Biutiful.