Top 5 Charles Bronson Films

Ok, I think I've seen enough of the huge Cannon (sic) of Charles Bronson films, which as we all know are the Platonic Form of "Badass" (and he can kick Chuck Norris' candy-ass anyday) to do a top 5, so here goes...


5. Mr Majestyk (1974)




Bronson plays a man who just wants to harvest his melons when he gets involved with some local heavies and mob boss Al Lettieri. A lot better than it sounds, an odd little crime tale with the most insane off road scene I've ever witness that was used an advert for Ford.

4. Hard Times (1975)

Bronson plays a lonesome depression era prize fighter in Walter Hill's understated tale of well... hard times. The fighting is brilliantly shot and executed and the films hits the tone of underlying sadness and desperation just right.






3. The Mechanic (1972)



An action film with existential undertones? Just about. Bronson plays a hit-man with his own set of rules. Taking on an apprentice Bronson teaches him the trade but treachery lurks. Awesome action and scenery, just a pure slice off badassery. "Bang, you're dead."





2. Death Wish (1974)



Quintessential Bronson in this vigilante classic. Achieving more in moral and psychological issues and real character study than the preposterous (but sometimes enjoyable) sequels and with a fantastic score by Herbie Hancock, this revenge tale still packs a gritty punch and is a true peice of cinematic history for its contraversial impact.




1. Once Upon A Time in the West (1968)












Okay, the others were movies. This is a Film. I'm starting to think this could be Leone's best movie, and I love the dollars films. Leone jumps from Spaghetti to John Ford's westerns and does it in a way that summarises and surpasses. And Bronson is the leading man alongside Henry Fonda and Jason Robards and he kicks his fair share of ass.

"Did you bring a horse for me?"



"Well, looks like we're... shy one horse."



"You brought two too many."


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Here's a lil' tribute video I made for the Bronze Man by me.