He drives to the location to kill him, but Nirvana, under the influence of PCP, slashes his arm and stabs a few officers while he tries to escape. He agreed to return to the franchise and also took the initiative in revising Engelbach's script. Of all the Death Wish sequels, this was the best. Title: Aug 09, 2012. Read more. Paul learns from one of Geri's colleagues that the police are preparing a tactical unit to capture Nirvana. Because of its rather dingy and violent rape scenes, Death Wish II, the sequel to Charles Bronson revenge classic, had to be censored for an R-rating even in the US. Rosario tries to call the police, but Nirvana kills her with his crowbar. An action-packed thriller starring Charles Bronson as Jack Murphy, a cop who is running to stay alive long enough to even the score with his wife's killer. Before Silvana Gallardo auditioned for the role of the housekeeper, Rosario, in Death Wish II, her credits included the television miniseries Centennial (1978), the movie Windwalker (1980), and two Broadway plays. After his daughter is murdered at the hands of several gang members, Kersey once again chooses to become a vigilante. Theatrical rights in the United States and Canada were purchased by Filmways. My boy Bronson has no time for theatrics. His single-minded pursuit extends to ignoring other potential targets. "Both Death Wish films are a valid comment on American society... the theme of street violence getting out of control is sadly more of a fact of life than it was seven years ago. [4] "You cannot call a film exploitative just because it touches on disturbing issues", said Globus. Then Paul follows Jiver's blood trail into an abandoned warehouse and kills him. A news broadcast details an increase in crime in Los Angeles. Ochoa fears that Paul, when caught, will reveal that he was released without being charged for killing the nine muggers in New York City. A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado. Complete your Jimmy Page collection. The next evening, he observes and follows Stomper into an abandoned building as a drug deal is about to be made. [12], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 33% based on 19 reviews, with an average rating of 3.58/10. Filmways decided to postpone release until February 1982 to face a weaker competition for an audience. It earned $16.1 million during its domestic theatrical run. [6], The film grossed $16 million in United States theaters, a rare box-office hit for the ailing Filmways. The soundtrack was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page. The LAPD suspect that the murders are the work of a vigilante and ask the NYPD for guidance as they dealt with a vigilante spree years earlier. The actions of the Bronson character are dictated by the inability of the police to prevent crime, the preoccupation of the courts with technical rather than real justice, and the cancerous climate of fear in which we find ourselves today. Upon hearing a news report of Nirvana's death on the radio, she realizes that Paul really is the vigilante that Ochoa claimed him to be. She takes off her engagement ring and leaves him, with Paul arriving moments later. Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters. [16], "Death Wish II Movie Review & Film Summary", "1982 5th Hastings Bad Cinema Society Stinkers Awards", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Death_Wish_II&oldid=1012672130, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Melody Santangello as Mary, Tourist's Wife, Terry Leonard as Sniper In Tree (uncredited), This page was last edited on 17 March 2021, at 17:53. However, David Engelbach would instead write the screenplay for … Ochoa follows Paul to a local square, where Paul is tailing the three remaining gang members. She listens to Sade - "By Your Side" [6] Columbia Pictures purchased the international distribution rights. Death Wish II is the sequel to Michael Winner's original Death Wish movie. Donald Kay, a sympathetic orderly at the hospital, recognizes Paul from the newspaper coverage of Carol's death, and gives him three minutes to escape before he rings the alarm. Audience Reviews for Death Wish II. But, Paul's brutal method of justice is starting to attract unwanted attention. Then, they begin taking turns raping her. Was this review helpful to you? "[8] The film was shot on location and depicted actual "sleazy" areas of the city. [10] Roger Ebert gave it zero stars, noting that he reserves this rating solely for those very few films that are both "artistically inept and morally repugnant." Her doctor says that despite traumatic catatonia, Carol has begun to speak again. Add to Wishlist. Released February 20th, 1982, 'Death Wish II' stars Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Gardenia, J.D. How many different cuts this movie exist? More violence, more sleaze, more intensity, and more Bronson! Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Jimmy Page - Death Wish II (The Original Soundtrack) at Discogs. View production, box office, & company info, After using himself as bait to rid New York City of its muggers in, Ninjas, Breakdancers, Death Wishes: Announcing The Cannon Film Guide, a New Book About the Legendary ’80s B-Movie Factory, The History of Cannon Films to be Told in New Book Trilogy, Flashback: Jimmy Page Plays a Ragged ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in 1983, Best Film Score by a Popular Music Artist. Verse 1: Dr. Frank N Furter] But a deltoid and a bicep A hot groin and a tricep Makes me (Ooh!) Ochoa intrudes into Geri's apartment and tells her about Paul's previous vigilante killing spree in New York City. In this sequel, vigilante Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) avenges the rape of both his Hispanic cook and his daughter against low-life hoodlums that live for violence. Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods. Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles. He obtains a police scanner and, by monitoring police radio traffic, finds out when and where the arrest is going to take place. The sequel was produced by Cannon Films, which had purchased the rights to the Death Wish concept from Dino De Laurentiis. $14.99 Buy SD. At his new home, Paul Kersey's maid, Rosario, is preparing dinner. A sniper scouts Paul and attempts to kill him, but Ochoa warns Paul and fatally shoots the sniper. It was succeeded by Death Wish III. [6] Cannon did not want to use Garfield's book, preferring an original story by David Engelbach, Golan, and Hal Landers. After his daughter is murdered at the hands of several gang members, Kersey once again chooses to become a vigilante. Citing the lethargic tone of the acting and directing, the lack of plot, the lifeless dialogue, and the weak action sequences, he concluded, "while the first film convinced me of Bronson's need for vengeance, this one is just a series of dumb killings. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1998 CD release of "Death Wish II - The Original Soundtrack" on Discogs. Paul Kersey is no hero. [6] Winner said the film was "the same, but different", from the original. [13] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 11 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "Overwhelming Dislike". Besides – rape doesn't date! Now, armed with his unforgiving semi-automatic Beretta 84 pistol, Kersey prowls the filthy backstreets of L.A., eager to pick up where he left off, and clean up the city. A presidential bodyguard is assigned to protect an objecting first lady, as repeated attempts are made on her life. A poll for HBO noted Death Wish II to be higher in demand by paying viewers than Chariots of Fire (1981). Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Death Wish II was released in the United States on February 19, 1982 and released in the United Kingdom on February 11, 1982 and released in Egypt on January 10, 1983. Therefore, the old German tape is longer than any of the US releases. Death Wish II cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Death Wish II is a 1982 crime thriller directed by Michael Winner.It is the first of four sequels to the 1974 film Death Wish.In Death Wish II, architect Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) moves to Los Angeles with his daughter.After his daughter is murdered at the hands of several gang members, Kersey is once again forced to become a vigilante. Despite being stabbed repeatedly with a shiv, Paul manages to kill Nirvana by tricking him to punch the defibrillator, which in turn electrocuting him to death. The gang finds Paul's home address in his wallet and later breaks into his house. Death Wish II is in many ways the perfect sequel. However, once again, Paul catches the eye of a new bunch of savage street thugs, and before long, rape and murder destroy his family. Death Wish II got a release on Blu-ray a few months ago, but that release was only the theatrical version, which cut some elements from a graphic scene to get an R rating. Title: Death Wish II (1982) 6.1 /10. Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey takes on the members of a vicious Los Angeles drug cartel to stop the flow of drugs after his girlfriend's daughter dies from an overdose. At the time of release, the film was criticized for its apparent support of vigilantism and advocating unlimited punishment of criminals. They go to pick up Paul's daughter Carol from the hospital. Download Death Wish II (1982) [1080p] [BluRay] [YTS.MX] with hash 81cb4fa7f6e38c686092df88657c60092b5cc23e and name Death.Wish.II.(1982).[1080p].[BluRay]. Death Wish II (album) - Wikipedia Duffy made his feature film debut as Nirvana, Charles Bronson's chief nemesis in Death Wish II. These punks aren’t worth the effort. He follows them to an abandoned park, where a major arms and drug deal is underway. Death Wish II is the 1982 sequel to 1974's Death Wish.The second installment in the Death Wish film series, the film continues the exploits of Charles Bronson's Paul Kersey aka "The Vigilante" as he seeks revenge on a new bunch of street thugs that cross his path in the city of Los Angeles.. He particularly criticized the way the film essentially repeats the plot of the original, the contrived incompetence of the police characters, and Jill Ireland's unconvincing performance. Winner had suffered a downturn in his career since the mid-1970s, with no box-office hit since Death Wish. Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery - 1831 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA. Winner refused, and De Laurentiis did not renege on his deal with Cannon. In his pursuit of vengeance, he loses the only emotional relationship of his life and by story's end has become as much a victim of crime as the thugs he leaves dead in his wake. Death Wish II is a 1982 American vigilante action film directed and co-edited by Michael Winner. Geri is writing a story about the case and capital punishment and takes Paul to the hospital to meet the doctor treating Nirvana. 19 of 27 people found this review helpful. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It is the second installment in the Death Wish film series. Legendary tough guy Charles Bronson resumes his trademark role as the hard-as-nails urban avenger in DEATH WISH II. Paul escapes, and Punkcut dies from his injuries after giving information about Nirvana to the police. An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Isaac Hayes was recommended by the producers of the film to compose the score; however, Michael Winner chose former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page (who was Winner's neighbor at the time). Paul Kersey has managed to recover from his shattered life and moved on, and is now dating Los Angeles radio reporter Geri Nichols. When Paul arrives home with his daughter, he is beaten unconscious. Carol attempts to flee by running through a plate-glass window and falls onto an iron fence and is impaled. "We think our story is a better film story", said Golan. Use the HTML below. Paul, Geri, and Carol spend the aft… The following night, he hears screams from a couple being assaulted by four muggers, which includes Jiver, in a parking garage. The company still ended 1982 with losses of $52.7 million. [6] Winner recalled that De Laurentiis was having second thoughts about letting someone else produce the sequel and offered to hire him to do the film for his own production company. After Paul returns to his house, Geri confronts him about Ochoa's revelation, but he denies it. Unlike the original, in which he hunts down every criminal he encounters… Tried and found criminally insane, he is sent to a mental institution. The company had recently acquired American International Pictures, known for its exploitation films, and the film would fit right in with their library of genre films. Twenty off-duty men of the LAPD were hired to protect the film cast and crew from potential trouble. Paul shoots twice one of the dealers and orders the others out before he shoots Stomper twice. Dino De Laurentiis, co-producer of the original film, threatened them with a lawsuit unless they properly purchased the rights. They gag and restrain Rosario, Paul's housekeeper. Brian Garfield, author of the original Death Wish novel, was so unhappy with the film version that he wrote his own sequel, Death Sentence. In the sequel, he is after five specific criminals who are responsible for the death of his daughter. This list of Death Wish II actors includes any Death Wish II actresses and all other actors from the film. [6] Another change involves his abilities. [6], Vincent Canby of The New York Times said it was "even more foolish, more tacky, and more self-righteously inhumane than the 1974 melodrama off which it has been spun" and "so lethargic that it fails even to provoke outrage." “I was working on [the television series] Falcon Crest at the time,†she explains. Death Wish II was released in the United States in February 1982 by Filmways Pictures, but like the original, Columbia Pictures handled the international release and Paramount Pictures, via Trifecta Entertainment and Media, handles the television rights. While there, Paul steals another doctor's identification card. When Paul is asked if he is able to attend, he answers, "What else would I be doing?" 82. In the original film, Paul would shoot and kill every criminal in his vicinity. The producer, however, started work on a "clone" of the film. Unlike the original, in which he hunts down every criminal he encounters, Kersey only pursues his family's attackers. In the story, architect Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) moves to Los Angeles with his daughter (Robin Sherwood). "They'd made a hero out of him", said Garfield. One involved his modus operandi as a vigilante. Action & adventure. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them. Paul seems to have picked up the pieces of his New York life and moved on, now dating KABC news/radio reporter Geri Nichols. They kidnap Carol and take her to their hideout, where one of the gang members rapes her. After Carol's funeral, he takes his Beretta Model 84 handgun to a low-rent inner-city hotel as a base of operations. Later, Paul uses it to enter the asylum and confronts Nirvana. "That's what sequels are – Rocky II, Rocky III – you don't see Sylvester Stallone move to the Congo and become a nurse. Death Wish 2 (Action 1982) Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland & Vincent Gardenia (BR) Movie Mix Channel (MMC) murdered his daughter and housekeeper, … The only difference is that they make Paul Kersey have more emotional interaction with the creeps he kills which makes it seem to be more "Hollywood". A professional killer comes out of retirement to investigate and avenge the brutal murder of an old friend. A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him. They reportedly announced their plans to do so prior to actually securing the rights to the franchise. Take a look ahead at all the major movie releases coming to theaters and streaming this season. In 1980, The Cannon Group, Inc. had secured the rights to produce a sequel to Death Wish (1974), titled "Death Wish II" or "Death Sentence", to be written by Brian Garfield, author of the original 1972 novel. Here, we have the uncensored version with said scene intact. After using himself as bait to rid New York City of its muggers in Death Wish (1974), Paul Kersey relocates to Los Angeles with his traumatised daughter, trying to wipe the slate clean, and bury the past. Death Wish II is a 1982 American vigilante action film directed and co-edited by Michael Winner. An LAPD detective and his rookie partner are on the trail of a psychopathic young man who is murdering young women. Portions of the score were sampled by Twiztid in the song "Spiderwebs" from their album Heartbroken & Homicidal. [6] Jill Ireland was cast in the film because Bronson, her husband, insisted on it. In Beverly Hills, instead of talking about other people's failed movies – thank God, something has stopped them at last – they talk about their muggings. Nick Riganas. The story almost has an identical plot outline as the first one and the action is just as good, if not, then even better. [6] Winner tried to keep the mood on the set lighthearted. He is invited by his employer to a party. "Just because a film is terrifying, that doesn't mean the people making it have to be grim", he said.[4]. The final result was Fighting Back (1982). The following weapons were used in the film Death Wish II: It was subsequently purchased by Orion Pictures.[6]. You can view additional information about each Death Wish II actor on this … It's spread to towns where it was not a problem before. Death Wish 2 is a dramatic commentary on violent crime. Death Wish II. $3.99 Rent SD. He is seen to ignore most thieves, drug dealers, and one violent pimp. [6] The film was originally intended for release around the Christmas of 1981. Here the look of LA is what's different. It takes all the great things about the original and amps it up like only an 80’s sequel can. Use the HTML below. Death Wish II is a soundtrack album by Jimmy Page, released by Swan Song Records on 15 February 1982, to accompany the film Death Wish II. The original script set the action in San Francisco, but the revision moved the setting to Los Angeles. "[4] The idea to produce a sequel to Death Wish (1974) originated with producers Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, owners of Cannon Films. It is the first of four sequels to the 1974 film Death Wish. [15] The film was nominated for a Razzie Awards for Worst Musical Score. Bronson was offered $1.5 million to reprise the role. The shootout at San Pedro park was awesome!!! The sequel makes a complete breakaway from the Brian Garfield novels Death Wish and Death Sentence, redefining the Paul Kersey character. A New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife is murdered by street punks in which he randomly goes out and kills would-be muggers on the mean streets after dark. She serves as both the love interest to Paul and the voice of opposition to the death penalty. Geri goes to Paul's house, where she finds out that he made a fake doctor's ID. In the sequel, he is able to beat up men who are considerably younger than himself. It has since earned further money at home and abroad through release for the video market. We take a look back at cinematic history and celebrate Asian Pacific American filmmakers and their visionary work. [6] Several of the extras of the film were various locals who were hired to play a bit part or happened to be passing by during a shooting. "[4] Engelbach argued the film raised "serious issues – namely, the deteriorating state of our criminal justice system. A brutal Los Angeles police Lt. is determined to bust up an organization that forces underage girls into prostitution. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Paul kills two rapists and wounds Jiver. Cannon Films was able to sell distribution rights to several interested buyers. Paul Kersey is listening to freestyle while Rosario(housekeeper) mocks the music and finds an apportunity to change the channel when a commercial pops up.Paul lies to her about not being his station only because Rosario is a great cook. Written by “My agent called me and I went down to meet Michael Winner, who was a very nice man. The film's soundtrack was released in February 1982. The gang splits up when Paul chases them; he goes to pursue Jiver, whom he corners in an alley but lets the hood go after Jiver tells Paul that he does not have the wallet. "[7] The film introduced significant changes for the character of Paul. It is the second installment in the Death Wish film series. Collapse. Death Wish II (815) IMDb 6.1 1 h 28 min 1982 X-Ray R The vigilante strikes to avenge the killing of his daughter when five hoods break into his apartment, wreaking havoc. [6] A scene involving the abandoned and crumpling Hollywood Hotel was shot in an actual abandoned hotel months before it was demolished. A few months later, Paul speaks about a new architectural design. First sequel to the classic revenge action drama Death Wish is a step up in violence and action. When the police arrive, Lieutenant Mankewicz asks for help identifying the muggers, but Paul refuses. In the first Death Wish, Kersey would just kill them stone cold without having a conversation. It is the first of four sequels to the 1974 film Death Wish. This was the first film in the Death Wish film series; it was followed eight years later with Death Wish II and other similar films. They spend the afternoon at a fairground, where Paul's wallet is stolen by a gang, consisting of Nirvana, Punkcut, Stomper, Cutter, and Jiver. Death Wish II (1982) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ochoa meets with Mankewicz, who suspects that Ochoa is not telling him everything. Ochoa is mortally wounded by Nirvana, and Paul shots Cutter in the head and another dealer and wounds Punkcut. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. He negotiated payments for himself, co-producers Hal Landers and Bobby Roberts, and original author Brian Garfield. [6] Winner said the sequel was pertinent because "mugging is now a bigger issue in America. Surprisingly, the German language tape contained the Unrated version and was completely uncensored. NYPD Detective Frank Ochoa suspects it may be Paul again and is sent to assist with the case. "[4] David Engelbach was then asked to write the screenplay. The opening credits bear Page's signature guitar tone, along with the heavy reverb-laden drum sound that he used with Led Zeppelin. [5] Among them were drug addicts, a drag queen, Hare Krishnas, and bikers. Paul then walks off into the night. In the story, architect Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) moves to Los Angeles with his daughter (Robin Sherwood). Paramount Pictures purchased the television broadcast rights for the domestic market. Death Wish II - インターネット・ムービー・データベース （英語） この項目は、 映画 に関連した 書きかけの項目 です。 この項目を加筆・訂正 などしてくださる 協力者を求めています （ P:映画 / PJ映画 … Death Wish II Will the police corner the notorious vigilante this time? In the first film, his activities as a vigilante rely only on his use of weapons. The arms dealer tries to get away, but Paul shoots him and causes his car to drive off a cliff and explodes and Nirvana escapes. [6] Cannon initially asked Golan to direct the film, but Bronson insisted on instead recruiting Michael Winner, the director of the original. That's why the original was so good as so realistic. All were included by the director in an attempt to get an authentic feel of the streets of Los Angeles. How many people does Kersey kill in this movie? [6], Among the final revisions of the script was a change in location. The film became the top-grossing film of its opening week. (1982). Ochoa tells Paul to avenge him before he dies. "[11] Variety called it "every bit as revolting as... the original". 1982 85 minutes. The agreement included future payments for each prospective sequel. It made a $2 million profit for Cannon Films[9] and made an extra $29 million worldwide. I think once they got to up part 3 with all the machine guns and rocket launchers, then it started to get a little stupid. Cannon executive Menahem Golan planned to direct the film, but Winner returned on Bronson's insistence. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [14], The movie was nominated for a Stinkers Bad Movie Awards for Worst Picture. They go to pick up Paul's daughter, Carol, from the mental hospital. "I thought I'd shown that he'd become a very sick man. With the murder of his wife and the revenge against her killers now behind him, Kersey begins a new life in LA.
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