MR. MAJESTYK (Theatrical Release USA 1974)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Mr. Majestyk has audaciousness embraced in every scene, as only Charles Bronson can deliver it. Charles Bronson always brings something to the big screen that no one else ever does and establishes a career on it. The story here is simple, but comes across as one shot blast after another and has Bronson ‘spunk’ stamped all over it. That Charles Bronson attitude—never looking back, down to earth, one-man-justice-thrill ride—is there for everyone to see in all its glory. Thank you to Director Richard Fleischer for a film that puts him at the top of Ben Meyers’ list of best directors to investigate and see what else he has to offer.

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Storyline

Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson) needs to get his watermelon crop harvested and runs into mob challenges.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Richard Fleischer for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Walter Mirisch for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson), Frank Renda (Al Lettieri), Nancy Chavez (Linda Cristal), Wiley (Lee Purcell), Bobby Kopas (Paul Koslo), Gene Lundy (Taylor Lacher), Detective Lieutenant McAllen (Frank Maxwell), Larry Mendoza (Alejandro Rey), Deputy Harold Richie (Jordan Rhodes), Julio Tomas (Bert Santos), Ron Malone (Howard Beasley), and Press Photographer (Ken Bell).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a classic for 'one man justice' fans that supersedes all other films within that same theme. This movie works as a very enjoyable watch that is worth more than one viewing.

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