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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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.
Released: 1968-10-17113 minDir: Peter YatesAction, Crime, Thriller
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
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Bullitt
- Film.image
- Bullitt poster.jpg
- 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
Key dates
- Published
- 1968
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- Instance of
- film
- Part of
- National Film Registry
- Genre
- action film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Movement
- New Hollywood
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenwriter
- Harry Kleiner
- Cast member
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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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1960s chase films1960s crime thriller films1968 action films1968 American films1968 drama films1968 English-language films1968 filmsAmerican chase filmsAmerican crime thriller filmsAmerican police detective filmsEdgar Award–winning worksEnglish-language crime thriller filmsFictional portrayals of the San Francisco Police Department