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Mr. Majestyk

Play trailer Poster for Mr. Majestyk PG,  1974,  1h 44m,  Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 84% 19 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
84% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson) is a Vietnam War veteran trying to keep his watermelon farm afloat when he is approached by a crook (Paul Koslo) who tries to force him into employing an inept band of farmhands. This incident lands Vince in jail for assault. There he encounters mobster Frank Renda (Al Lettieri), and instantly makes an enemy when he tries to obstruct the mobster's escape plans. Vince must stand up for his farm and his workers in the face of Frank's efforts to eliminate him.

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Noel Murray The Dissolve Aug 11, 2014
3/5
The violence isn't unmotivated, or generic. Fleischer and Leonard establish the setting and premise well enough that it's damn near tragic when Renda shoots up Majestyk's watermelon crop. Go to Full Review
Michael Sragow The New Yorker Sep 3, 2012
Majestyk is a multidimensional hero. He's socially conscious yet individualistic, half-smart and semi-tough, human enough to make mistakes and man enough to correct them. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Oct 25, 2025
2.5/4
...a mostly watchable endeavor that fares best within its surprising, compelling first half... Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Jan 29, 2024
4/5
... is anything but your rote Bronson by-the-numbers revenge story...Mr Majestyk is pretty much chock-full of such surprises, and the main one is just how good this film is; there’s a good reason why so many pay homage to this film’s swaggering attitude… Go to Full Review
Sean Burns Crooked Marquee Jun 3, 2022
What a relief it is to watch a Bronson film in which nobody gets raped. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 11, 2021
3/4
Leonard's brusque dialogue, Bronson's stabilizing presence, and Fleischer's able handling of action set-pieces combine to make this a breezy watch. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Theodore R Apr 19, 2019 Bronson is one of my heroes
Anakin S Aug 27, 2018 Only Elmore Leonard could come up with such a bizzare yet eminently believable and compelling story of a watermelon farmer and a small time hood in a cat and mouse duel to the death, some great acting all around. See more
Anakin L Aug 19, 2018 It looks much better today than when it was released.
Albus P Oct 22, 2017 Very entertaining. I saw it on opening day. One of my favorite Bronson movies.
Albus W Mar 14, 2017 Easy action movie fun. What could have easily become terribly corny camp was saved by solid acting chops and decent directing all around. Pacing could be better but still very satisfying. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Fleischer

Director

Charles Bronson

Vince Majestyk

Al Lettieri

Frank Renda

Linda Cristal

Nancy Chavez

Lee Purcell

Wiley

Paul Koslo

Bobby Kopas

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Mr. Majestyk

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Movie Info

Synopsis Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson) is a Vietnam War veteran trying to keep his watermelon farm afloat when he is approached by a crook (Paul Koslo) who tries to force him into employing an inept band of farmhands. This incident lands Vince in jail for assault. There he encounters mobster Frank Renda (Al Lettieri), and instantly makes an enemy when he tries to obstruct the mobster's escape plans. Vince must stand up for his farm and his workers in the face of Frank's efforts to eliminate him.
Director
Richard Fleischer
Producer
Walter Mirisch
Screenwriter
Elmore Leonard
Production Co
The Mirisch Corporation [us]
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
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