Death Wish 3 (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Death Wish 3 is a 1985 action thriller directed by Michael Winner, starring Charles Bronson, Ed Lauter and Gavan O'Herlihy. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $16.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Death Wish 3 About?
The premise of Death Wish 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Architect Paul Kersey wages a brutal war against a ruthless gang in New York City after a friend is murdered. Unable to rely on the police, Kersey reluctantly teams up with the police chief to confront Manny Fraker and his violent crew. He delivers harsh retribution in a city struggling with a breakdown of law and order, pushing the limits of justice and vengeance.
Death Wish 3 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vigilante
- woman in jeopardy
- rape victim
- violence
- revenge
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- gang member
- man hits a woman
- man punches a woman
- misogynist
- sexual assault
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- lust
- female frontal nudity
- blonde
- rape
- brutality
- death of wife
- shootout
- mugging
- underground parking garage
- gang rape
- female nudity
- street gang
- third part
- vigilante justice
- rocket launcher
- justice
- sequel
- death of friend
- scantily clad female
- panties
- leg spreading
- public nudity
- paul kersey character
- m1919 browning machine gun
- bell 206 jet ranger helicopter
- building explosion
- motorcycle crash
- clothes on fire
- fire fight
- urban combat
- punk rocker
- breaking and entering
- grindhouse film
- death in title
- man carries a woman
- body lands on a car
- murder of a police officer
- shooting a police officer
Death Wish 3 Cast
Charles Bronson leads the cast, with Ed Lauter and Gavan O'Herlihy. Directed by Michael Winner; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Winner
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Death Wish 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Death Wish 3 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 15% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Death Wish 3 Plot Summary
What happens in Death Wish 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Kersey, played by Charles Bronson, arrives in Brooklyn to reconnect with his old friend from the Korean War, Charley. Tragedy strikes when Charley falls victim to a gang attack in his apartment. Paul witnesses the horrifying moment when Charley dies in his arms, just as the police respond to the disturbance. Misunderstanding the situation, they arrest Paul, thinking he is the perpetrator. During his encounter at the police station, Chief Richard Shriker, portrayed by Ed Lauter, recognizes Paul as “Mr. Vigilante”. Following tensions between the two, Paul is thrown into a holding cell where he meets Manny Fraker, the gang leader responsible for Charley’s death, played by Gavan O’Herlihy.
Full summary
The whole story of Death Wish 3, scene by scene
Death Wish 3 Box Office
Death Wish 3 grossed $16.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.1M
- US & Canada
- $16.1M
Death Wish 3 Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Paul Gets Arrested
- Clip Ambushed In Jail
- Clip Paul Sets Up A Trap
How Well Do You Know Death Wish 3?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the character Paul Kersey?
Cars in Death Wish 3
70 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Seville and the 1978 Checker Taxicab.
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1976 Cadillac Seville Important role -
1978 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1975 Chevrolet Nova Important role -
Eagle Model 10 Important role
Death Wish 3 Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Desejo de Matar 3” and “El justiciero de la noche”.
- Also known as
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- Desejo de Matar 3
- El justiciero de la noche
- Death Wish III - Der Rächer von New York
- Death Wish III
- Bosszúvágy III.
- Il giustiziere della notte 3
- Death Wish 3 - Der Rächer von New York
- Жажда смерти 3
- Le justicier de New York
- Bosszúvágy 3. - A terror utcája
- Přání smrti 3
- En mand ser rødt 3
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- Σε Νόμιμη Άμυνα
- משאלת מוות 3
- Öldürme Arzusu 3
- Смъртоносно желание 3
- Väkivallan vihollinen 3
- 데스 위시 3
- Prianie smrti 3
- El Vengador Anónimo 3
- 猛龙怪客3
- スーパー・マグナム
- Życzenie śmierci 3
- Mirties troškimas 3
- El justicier de la nit
- เปิดบัญชียมบาล
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Death Wish 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Death Wish 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death Wish 3?
Death Wish 3 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Death Wish 3 released?
Death Wish 3 was released on November 1, 1985.
Who directed Death Wish 3?
Death Wish 3 was directed by Michael Winner.
More films by Michael Winner Who is in the cast of Death Wish 3?
Death Wish 3 stars Charles Bronson, Ed Lauter and Gavan O'Herlihy, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Death Wish 3 make at the box office?
Death Wish 3 grossed $16.1 million worldwide.
How is Death Wish 3 rated?
Death Wish 3 has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 18 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Death Wish 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Death Wish 3 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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