# The “excessive” 1985 movie Charles Bronson hated himself for making: “I resent that”

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- Published: 2026-11-05T21:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T22:40:33+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/excessive-1985-movie-charles-bronson-hated-himself-for-making/

## Key points

- Bronson called a scene in *Death Wish 3* excessively violent.
- He said the motorcyclists he shot were unarmed.
- He later reprised the role in two more sequels.

## Summary

Charles Bronson said the violence in *Death Wish 3* had become excessive, particularly in a scene where his character shoots unarmed motorcyclists. His comments highlight how the 1985 sequel shifted the series from a morally uneasy story about vigilantism towards larger, more spectacular action.

Bronson told *The Washington Post* that he only learnt afterwards that the men in the scene had no weapons and were throwing bottles, adding, “I resent that.” The production also staged the destruction of three shops, an apartment building and five cars, and used 3,500 rounds of ammunition. Despite his misgivings, Bronson returned for two more sequels.

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