The Mechanic

The Mechanic

Year: 2011

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

Director: Simon West

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A meticulous and highly skilled assassin, Arthur Bishop, lives by a strict code until his mentor, Harry, is killed. Seeking vengeance, Bishop reluctantly partners with Harry’s grieving son, Steve, who wants to learn the methods of a professional killer. As they pursue those responsible for Harry’s death, the two men find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of retribution where trust is a fragile commodity and the lines between student and teacher, and between loyalty and betrayal, become increasingly blurred.

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1

Arrival of the Mysterious Man

A mysterious man arrives at a private hangar, stepping off his plane with armed guards surrounding him. This moment sets the stage for the unfolding events that will lead to a deadly encounter.

Private Hangar
2

Pool Incident

After changing into swimwear, the man dives into his luxurious pool. While retrieving his watch from the bottom, an unknown assailant holds him underwater, leading to his demise.

Luxurious Pool
3

Bishop's Escape

Amidst the confusion following the murder, Arthur Bishop, a skilled assassin, uses the chaos to make a discreet exit. He slips into a nearby river to evade capture and cover his tracks.

Nearby River
4

Meeting with Harry

Back at home, Bishop meets his mentor, Harry McKenna, who compensates him for a job in Colombia. They discuss Harry's son, Steve, hinting at the complicated relationships to come.

Bishop's Home
5

Unexpected Contract

Bishop discovers an unexpected contract—his next target is none other than Harry himself. This shocking revelation leads Bishop to seek clarification, uncovering deeper complications.

6

Staging Harry's Death

Faced with the order, Bishop stages Harry's death as a carjacking. This act of betrayal weighs heavily on him, and he begins to navigate the moral complexities of his profession.

7

Funeral Encounter

At Harry's funeral, Bishop meets Steve, who vows to seek revenge on the carjacker. Recognizing Steve's potential, Bishop decides to mentor him, setting off a new path of violence and conflict.

Cemetery
8

Intense Training

Bishop begins Steve's training in the art of assassination, teaching him to meticulously plan hits. Their bond grows as Steve learns the nuances of their deadly trade.

Café
9

Target on Burke

Their next target emerges: Burke, a rival mechanic. Bishop instructs Steve on how to handle the situation, emphasizing the importance of strategy over brute strength.

10

Struggle with Burke

Steve fails to heed Bishop's advice and stumbles into a confrontation with Burke at a bar. What ensues is a fierce struggle resulting in Burke's death, straining the mentor-mentee relationship.

Bar
11

Assignment on Vaughn

Bishop and Steve take on a new assignment involving Andrew Vaughn, a cult leader. Their plan is thwarted when unexpected challenges arise, forcing them to adapt quickly.

Hotel Room
12

Realization of Betrayal

As the chaos unfolds during the shootout at Vaughn's, Bishop discovers that Dean has manipulated him all along. This shocking betrayal ignites a need for vengeance in Bishop.

13

Fight for Survival

Searching for Steve, Bishop learns that Steve has been ambushed. They engage in a fight for survival as Steve slowly uncovers the truth about his father's deception.

Steve's Home
14

Tragic Explosion

In a moment of emotional turmoil, Steve blows up Bishop's truck using Harry's gun. The explosion destroys Bishop's home, symbolizing the collapse of their troubled mentor-student relationship.

Bishop's Home
15

Bishop's Escape

In the aftermath of the explosion, security footage shows Bishop narrowly escaping the blast. With resolve and determination, he commandeers a vehicle, leaving a trail of chaos behind.

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