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Bullitt
Sign in to saveBullitt is a 1968 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Yates, from a screenplay by Alan R. Trustman and Harry Kleiner, based on the 1963 novel Mute Witness by Robert L. Fish. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, Robert Duvall, Simon Oakland, and Norman Fell. In the film, San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt (McQueen) investigates the murder of a witness he was assigned to protect.
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*Bullitt* is a 1968 American crime and action film directed by Peter Yates. The English-language production stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, and Don Gordon. Harry Kleiner wrote the screenplay, while Lalo Schifrin composed the music. William A. Fraker served as director of photography, and Frank P. Keller was the film editor. Philip D'Antoni produced the movie, which was distributed by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts and later made available on Netflix via video on demand.
The narrative is set in San Francisco, which also served as the primary filming location. The film has a runtime of 113 minutes, though some sources list it as 114 minutes. It is associated with the New Hollywood movement. *Bullitt* received an Academy Award for Best Film Editing and was nominated for Best Sound. The film earned a budget of $5,500,000 and generated $42,300,000 in revenue. Audience ratings include a 7.4 score on IMDb and a 7.144 average on TMDb.
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Film · TMDB
7.1Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Lt. Frank Bullitt
- Robert Vaughn as Walter Chalmers
- Jacqueline Bisset as Cathy
- Don Gordon as Lt. Delgetti
- Robert Duvall as Cabbie Weissberg
- Simon Oakland as Captain Sam Bennett
Themes
- hotel
- airport
- based on novel or book
- police
- chase
- san francisco, california
- detective
- witness protection
- politician
- principal witness
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Key facts
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- Bullitt
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- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Peter Yates
- Film.producer
- Philip D'Antoni
- Film.music
- Lalo Schifrin
- Film.cinematography
- William A. Fraker
- Film.editing
- Frank P. Keller
- Film.studio
- Solar Productions
- Film.distributor
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
- Film.runtime
- 113 minutes
- Film.country
- United States
- Film.language
- English
- Film.budget
- $4 million
- Film.gross
- $42.3 million (~$ in )
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Encyclopedic overview
22 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Development
- Casting
- Filming
- Car chase
- Vehicles
- Filming
- Editing
- Music
- Release
- Reception
- Box office
- Critical response
- Awards and nominations
- Legacy
- Potential remake
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Bullitt is a 1968 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Yates, from a screenplay by Alan R. Trustman and Harry Kleiner, based on the 1963 novel Mute Witness by Robert L. Fish. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, Robert Duvall, Simon Oakland, and Norman Fell. In the film, San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt (McQueen) investigates the murder of a witness he was assigned to protect.
A star vehicle for McQueen, Bullitt began development once Yates was hired upon the completion of the screenplay, which differs significantly from Fish's novel. Principal photography took place throughout 1967, with filming primarily taking place on location in San Francisco. The film was produced by McQueen's Solar Productions, with Robert Relyea as executive producer alongside Philip D'Antoni. Lalo Schifrin wrote the film's jazz-inspired score. Bullitt is notable for its extensive use of practical locations and stunt work.
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