See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Ready to Buy?
all your music
Price: £4.92
In stock
13 used & new from £4.91
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Charles Bronson
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


10 new from £4.91 3 used from £4.98

Region 1 encoding (requires a North American or multi-region DVD player and NTSC compatible TV. More about DVD formats.)

Note: you may purchase only one copy of this product. New Region 1 DVDs are dispatched from the USA or Canada and you may be required to pay import duties and taxes on them (click here for details). Please expect a delivery time of 5-7 days.


Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
47% buy the item featured on this page:
Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] 4.5 out of 5 stars (4)
Death Wish [DVD] [1974]
40% buy
Death Wish [DVD] [1974] 4.0 out of 5 stars (10)
£3.98
10 To Midnight [DVD] [1983]
12% buy
10 To Midnight [DVD] [1983] 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
£2.98
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats, William Redfield
  • Directors: Michael Winner
  • Producers: Michael Winner, Bobby Roberts, Dino De Laurentiis, Hal Landers
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jan 2001
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000541AN
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,964 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
This controversial, 1974 drama exploits urban paranoia and presents vigilantism as cathartic release. But it is also a captivating, Everyman-ish story of a New Yorker who goes through a sea change after crime depletes his family and who runs foul of the law while taking it into his own hands. Charles Bronson stars as the vengeance-seeking urban warrior who goes on a punk-killing spree after his wife and daughter are attacked by intruders. Director Michael Winner (TheWicked Lady) shamelessly builds upon audience identification with Bronson's rage but he also makes an interesting story out of the latter's tug-of-war with disapproving police. It's an unpleasant film all around but not nearly as bad as its horrifying, numerous sequels. Watch for a very young Jeff Goldblum--in this, his second movie--as one of the assailants of Bronson's loved ones. --Tom Keogh

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Death Wish 3 [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Death Wish 3 [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Charles Bronson
4.5 out of 5 stars (6) 
Death Wish 2 [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Death Wish 2 [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Charles Bronson
3.5 out of 5 stars (4) 
Death Wish 5: The Face of Death [DVD] [1994] [US Import] [NTSC]

Death Wish 5: The Face of Death [DVD] [1994] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Charles Bronson
2.8 out of 5 stars (4) 
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown [DVD] [1987] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown [DVD] [1987] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Charles Bronson
3.0 out of 5 stars (1) 
Death Wish 2 [VHS] [1981]

Death Wish 2 [VHS] [1981]

VHS ~ Charles Bronson
› Explore similar items

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
charles bronson
vigilante
crime drama
movie
action
revenge justice
paul kersey
jeff goldblum
horror
death wish
deat wish

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Still relevant. Still entertaining. A good film to own., 15 Dec 2003
By mr_ska (London, England) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)      
Death Wish. What a film. This film rode the tide of admiration for vigilante action against the ones that seem to avoid justice or just plain slip through the cracks. When Paul Kersey's (Bronson) wife and daughter are attacked in their own home, beaten and sexual assaulted by a gang of low life scum, the police and the courts offer no justice. Later after learning to shoot and ditching his liberal values Kersey takes to the streets to dispense some real justice!

Now this sure does raise some interesting moral questions, but lets face it, we all back Bronson/Kersey, and maybe even secretly admire his actions, at least to some extent. We know that what he does is wrong, but the 'thrill' of revenge and harsh punishment dealt out to criminals sure carries a hell of a punch. You may be surprised just how relevant and fresh the issues are to modern Britain now. Time to remind yourself just how important a film this is.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Classic From Charles Bronson, 19 Dec 2003
By no1filmaddict (UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   
'Death Wish'. The title really sums up the whole film, and how violent its going to be. Thats not a problem though as this is a great film and by now is definately, in my eyes if no one elses, an all time classic.

It stars Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey who turns from a normal everyday man to an urban vigilante who deals out some real justice after his wife is murdered and his daughter-in-law is raped by some thugs.

The acting in this film is great, especially from Charles Bronson, who really shows the emotions of Kersey well, and as i'm sure you already know, the audience, (well me anyway) have no trouble believing that Paul Kersey could really do such a thing because how can they not when Bronson is playing the role.

In total there are four sequels following on from this one which i will be honest about and say that i have never seen them despite my liking of the original. Its not that i don't want to see them, its just that they are quite hard to find.

So, if you are a fan of Charles Bronson then you simply must buy this film, if you are not a fan of Charles Bronson, then still by this film and by the end of it you probably will find that you have become a fan.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vigilante at its finest, 19 Jul 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Death Wish [VHS] [1974] (VHS Tape)
Charles Bronson does a stellar performance in this great clean up new york city movie,after paul kersey's family is killed by thugs kersey "bronson" tracks down each and every last scumbag and puts an end to their miserable lives.Most men will love this flick!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 		 Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars The first of some better ones.
Charles Bronson plays a normail everyday man who doesn't really bother about crime until the day his wife is murdered by muggers. Read more
Published on 18 May 2000

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates