Death Wish Movies: Charles Bronson Films
The connected Charles Bronson storyline follows Paul Kersey's complete character evolution from reluctant architect-turned-vigilante to full-blown urban warrior across twenty years.
This order focuses solely on the original narrative arc, showing how the franchise dramatically shifts from the serious, morally complex crime drama of the first film to the campy action spectacle of the later sequels. The watch list is for those wanting to experience Bronson's iconic portrayal without the narrative disruption of the unconnected 2018 remake.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
Death Wish
After his wife is murdered by street criminals, a pacifistic New York architect transforms into a vigilante, patrolling the city streets at night to fight crime.
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Death Wish II
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante seeking justice against a gang of criminals who attacked his family in Los Angeles.
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Death Wish 3
Vigilante Paul Kersey returns to New York City where he's recruited by a corrupt police chief to take on a violent gang that's terrorizing the neighborhoods.
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Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Paul Kersey wages a personal war against a local drug cartel after tragedy strikes close to home in this fourth installment of the vigilante action series.
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Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante when his fiancée's business becomes the target of dangerous mobsters, forcing him back into his deadly crusade for justice.
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