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This drama about a man who takes the law into his own hands was wildly controversial upon first release, sparking much debate about the perceived pro-vigilante stance of the story, and established Charles Bronson as a major box office draw in the United States. Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) is a liberal architect living in New .. Read more

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  Carnahan confirms his Death Wish

  • WENN Newsdesk
  • 01 Feb 2012

  Charles Bronson's classic action movie Death Wish is heading back to the big screen with Joe Carnahan as director. The A-Team moviemaker has confirmed he has signed on to remake Michael Winner's cult 1974 film. In a post on Twitter.com, Carnahan reveals the film will revisit Brain Garfield's vigilante novel, but his movie will be set in Los Angeles, not New York. There are no firm casting details available, but Carnahan has revealed he is writing a role in the film for Frank Grillo, who is... Read more

  

  Winner slams Cameron's call for British blockbuster boost

  • WENN Newsdesk
  • 12 Jan 2012

  Director Michael Winner has dismissed Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to make the film industry "commercially successful" as nonsense, insisting moviemakers are unable to predict a sure-fire hit. Cameron visited the Pinewood Studios, where the Bond movies are filmed, earlier this week (begs09Jan12) to talk about making the British film industry more profitable by giving producers money from the lottery fund to funnel into projects with big potential at the global box office. His comments... Read more

  

  Winner banned from eating red meat

  • WENN Newsdesk
  • 21 Oct 2011

  Moviemaker-turned-food critic Michael Winner has been banned from eating red meat after he was hospitalised with suspected E. coli poisoning earlier this month (Oct11). The Death Wish director collapsed and was taken to a medical centre in London after eating barely-cooked steak tartare at home four nights in a row. He was released after several days of treatment but has been ordered to stick to a diet rich in fish, eggs, pasta and cereal - and avoid meals containing red meat. Restaurant... Read more

  

  Director Winner to wed for first time at 75

  • WENN Newsdesk
  • 12 Aug 2011

  Director Michael Winner is set to get married for the first time next month (Sep11) - at the age of 75. The Death Wish moviemaker has been engaged to fiancee Geraldine Lynton-Edwards for four years, and has now finally set a date to walk down the aisle on 19 September (11). He says, "I turn 76 in October and I have never been anywhere near marriage before. It took a long time for a bit of common sense to enter my befuddled brain. "Geraldine is great fun and she has been with me through... Read more

  

  Winner house on the market for £60 million

  • WENN Newsdesk
  • 21 Aug 2011

  Filmmaker Michael Winner has put his childhood home up for sale for £60 million. The Death Wish director had hoped to leave the lavish mansion in Holland Park, west London "to the nation", but he admits he can't afford the upkeep and he wants a "simpler life". And he's hoping to offload the property before he to weds fiancee Geraldine Lynton-Edwards, reports The Sunday Times. The 75 year old, who has lived in the house since 1946, says, "It's a very big job. It's like running a museum.... Read more

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    This drama about a man who takes the law into his own hands was wildly controversial upon first release, sparking much debate about the perceived pro-vigilante stance of the story, and established Charles Bronson as a major box office draw in the United States. Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) is a ...

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