In the 2011 action thriller The Mechanic, Jason Statham stars as elite hitman Arthur Bishop, Ben Foster plays his protégé Steve McKenna, and Donald Sutherland appears as Harry McKenna.
Main cast
- Arthur BishopJason StathamMain
- Steve McKennaBen FosterMain
- Harry McKennaDonald SutherlandMain
Supporting cast
- KellyMini AndenSupp
- Dean SandersonTony GoldwynSupp
- BurkeJeff ChaseSupp
- GilesJohn McConnellSupp
Guest & voice
- MauriceLuis GaticaGuest
- VaughnChrista CampbellGuest
- Khan (uncredited)James LoganGuest
- BankerTrevor WhiteGuest
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About this cast
The Mechanic is a 2011 American action thriller film directed by Simon West. It is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name starring Charles Bronson. The plot follows Arthur Bishop, a highly skilled assassin who takes on a young protégé, Steve McKenna, after being forced to kill his own mentor.
FAQs
Who plays Arthur Bishop in The Mechanic?
Arthur Bishop is played by Jason Statham in the 2011 film The Mechanic.
Is The Mechanic based on a true story?
No, The Mechanic is a fictional action thriller and a remake of the 1972 film of the same name, which was in turn based on a novel by Lewis John Carlino.
Where was The Mechanic filmed?
The Mechanic was filmed primarily in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, as well as in Baton Rouge and other locations in Louisiana.
Does The Mechanic have a sequel?
Yes, a sequel titled Mechanic: Resurrection was released in 2016, with Jason Statham returning as Arthur Bishop. Jessica Alba and Tommy Lee Jones also star in the sequel.
Who directed The Mechanic 2011?
The Mechanic (2011) was directed by Simon West, who also directed Con Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
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