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Bullitt (1968)

Bullitt (1968)
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Robert L. Pike's crime novel Mute Witness makes the transition to the big screen in this film from director Peter Yates. In one of his most famous roles, Steve McQueen stars as tough-guy police detective Frank Bullitt. The story begins with Bullitt assigned to a seemingly routine detail, protecting mafia informant Johnny Ross (Pat Renella), who is scheduled to testify against his Mob cronies before a Senate subcommittee in San Francisco. But when a pair of hitmen ambush their secret location, fatally wounding Ross, things don't add up for Bullitt, so he decides to investigate the case on his own. Unfortunately for him, ambitious senator Walter Chalmers (Robert Vaughn), the head of the aforementioned subcommittee, wants to shut his investigation down, hindering Bullitt's plan to not only bring the killers to justice but discover who leaked the location of the hideout. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Starring:
Steve McQueenRobert Vaughn, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Yates
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Bullitt

Robert L. Pike's crime novel Mute Witness makes the transition to the big screen in this film from director Peter Yates. In one of his most famous roles, Steve McQueen stars as tough-guy police detective Frank Bullitt. The story begins with Bullitt assigned to a seemingly routine detail, protecting mafia informant Johnny Ross (Pat Renella), who is scheduled to testify against his Mob cronies before a Senate subcommittee in San Francisco. But when a pair of hitmen ambush their secret location, fatally wounding Ross, things don't add up for Bullitt, so he decides to investigate the case on his own. Unfortunately for him, ambitious senator Walter Chalmers (Robert Vaughn), the head of the aforementioned subcommittee, wants to shut his investigation down, hindering Bullitt's plan to not only bring the killers to justice but discover who leaked the location of the hideout. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
114 mins

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Director(s):
Peter Yates
Writer(s):
Alan R. TrustmanHarry Kleiner
Producer(s):
Phil D'AntoniRobert E. RelyeaPhillip D'Antoni
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Bullitt Awards:
  • 1968 - Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Best Screenplay
  • 1968 - Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Best Screenplay
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Jason F.

Bullitt was a good flick. Everything one has come to love about McQueen and the style of movie he seems to be in. His presence on screen and his cut-to the point characters. Camera angles and scene framing that few think about today. The story was good, a bad-ass cop that gets it done and following a code of ethics that even political pressure can't bend. A car chase scene through San Francisco was done well and great to watch especially if you know the area. Also a great untouched view into the late 60's that you don't get much anymore.

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Dale W.

Magnificent. It has what is considered the fastest and most dangerous chase scene ever filmed, past and present. To me, the best McQueen film ever made.

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Lois W.

If you like McQueen you will love this movie. Need I say more? It's entertaining , well written and extremely well acted. Ya Gotta love it.

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