Lot # 105 - 'The Mechanic' w/Charles Bronson Movie Poster

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:48:00 PM
Current bid:

$30.00

Highest bidder:

DAF2673

Auction has ended

Description :

This poster for The Mechanic starring Charles Bronson is a bold and explosive tribute to 1970s action cinema. Here's a breakdown of its visual impact and cinematic context:

 About the Film

  • Title: The Mechanic

  • Release Year: 1972

  • Director: Michael Winner

  • Screenplay: Lewis John Carlino

  • Starring: Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland

  • Produced by: Irwin Winkler & Robert Chartoff

  • Studio: United Artists

  • Genre: Action / Thriller / Crime

 Poster Highlights

  • Central Figure: Charles Bronson stands confidently with arms crossed—an embodiment of cold precision and lethal skill.

  • Surrounding Action: Explosive scenes of motorcycle chases, underwater divers, and boat pursuits convey high-stakes tension and calculated violence.

  • Tagline: “He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!”—a chilling promise of Bronson’s character’s deadly expertise.

  • Design Style: Vivid colors and dynamic illustrations typical of early '70s action posters, emphasizing grit and adrenaline.

Themes & Tone

  • Bronson plays a professional hitman who trains a young apprentice, leading to a psychological power struggle.

  • The film explores themes of isolation, mentorship, betrayal, and the mechanics of violence—reflected in the poster’s intense imagery.

 Legacy

  • The Mechanic is one of Bronson’s defining roles, showcasing his stoic charisma and action-star gravitas.



Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is DAF2673

Date Bid User
01-Jan-2026 8:45:23 PM $30.00 DAF2673
01-Jan-2026 8:45:23 PM $29.00 BOSCO
01-Jan-2026 8:43:11 PM $28.00 DAF2673
01-Jan-2026 12:20:38 PM $27.00 Maltby
31-Dec-2025 7:01:43 AM $26.00 mischo
30-Dec-2025 2:07:10 AM $25.00 Bro45$
30-Dec-2025 2:07:10 AM $25.00 Maltby
29-Dec-2025 10:26:07 PM $22.00 Bro45$
29-Dec-2025 10:26:07 PM $21.00 Maltby
29-Dec-2025 10:25:42 PM $18.00 Bro45$
29-Dec-2025 10:25:42 PM $17.00 Maltby
29-Dec-2025 6:44:42 PM $12.00 Bro45$
29-Dec-2025 6:44:42 PM $11.00 Maltby
26-Dec-2025 5:32:26 PM $7.00 Bro45$
26-Dec-2025 3:01:36 PM $5.00 howard26

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