Death Wish Cast and Crew "Vigilante, city style -- Judge, Jury, and Executioner" TMDb Score. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. Death Wish II was released in the United States in February 1982 by Filmways Pictures, but like the original, Columbia Pictures handled the international release and Paramount Pictures, via Trifecta Entertainment and Media, handles the television rights. He particularly criticized the way the film essentially repeats the plot of the original, the contrived incompetence of the police characters, and Jill Ireland's unconvincing performance. It made a $2 million profit for Cannon Films[9] and made an extra $29 million worldwide. Twenty off-duty men of the LAPD were hired to protect the film cast and crew from potential trouble. They go to pick up Paul's daughter, Carol, from the mental hospital. Antebellum . 70. Rosario tries to call the police, but Nirvana kills her with his crowbar. "[4], David Engelbach was then asked to write the screenplay. [6], Winner said the film was "the same, but different", from the original. Geri goes to Paul's house, where she finds out that he made a fake doctor's ID. In the sequel, he is after five specific criminals who are responsible for the death of his daughter. "[7], The film introduced significant changes for the character of Paul. Winner refused, and De Laurentiis did not renege on his deal with Cannon. The next evening, he observes and follows Stomper into an abandoned building as a drug deal is about to be made. Stomper distracted Rosario by pretending to be a delivery man. Like its predecessor, Death Wish II loses some of its obvious potential, although the potential the sequel has here is incredibly different. It earned $16.1 million during its domestic theatrical run. "I thought I'd shown that he'd become a very sick man. Among them were drug addicts, a drag queen, Hare Krishnas, and bikers. He is invited by his employer to a party. Paul Kersey has managed to recover from his shattered life and moved on, and is now dating Los Angeles radio reporter Geri Nichols. They spend the afternoon at a fairground, where Paul's wallet is stolen by a gang, consisting of Nirvana, Punkcut, Stomper, Cutter, and Jiver. Citing the lethargic tone of the acting and directing, the lack of plot, the lifeless dialogue, and the weak action sequences, he concluded, "while the first film convinced me of Bronson's need for vengeance, this one is just a series of dumb killings. Despite being stabbed repeatedly with a shiv, Paul manages to kill Nirvana by electrocution. Bronson was offered $1.5 million to reprise the role. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. In the first film, his activities as a vigilante rely only on his use of weapons. He drives to the location to kill him, but Nirvana, under the influence of PCP, slashes his arm and stabs a few officers while he tries to escape. After Paul returns to his house, Geri confronts him about Ochoa's revelation, but he denies it.