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After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.

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Grossed $76.6M worldwide, about 25.5 times its $3M budget
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Based on Death Wish
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Filming locations
Filmed in Arizona
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Setting
Set in New York City and Arizona
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Sequels
Followed by Death Wish II
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Collection
Part of Death Wish Collection
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Music
Music by Herbie Hancock
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Arthur J. Ornitz
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Director: Michael Winner
Writers: Brian GarfieldNovel
Wendell MayesScreenplay
Gerald WilsonWriter
Michael WinnerWriter
Status: Released
Release date: July 24, 1974
Original language: English
Budget: $3M
Revenue: $76.6M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Death Wish Collection

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Landers-Roberts Productions

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