Bullitt (Widescreen Edition) [VHS] [1968]

From the opening Lalo Schifrin theme to the taciturn lead of Steve Mcqueen as Frank Bullitt this movie just oozes cool.It also stands the test of time with its' storyline holding the viewers interest right up to the final reel when the twist comes in the plot-and who can forget that classic car-chase through San Francisco's hilly streets beautifully filmed by Peter Yates...awesome!So many great movies remain unavailable on Steelbook:Dirty Harry,The Conversation,All The President's Men,Outland...i could go on forever with this list but this German release is a good start,so fingers crossed that someone is listening and takes note.I highly recommend this great movie-and this steelbook for anybody that appreciates cinema at it's best.

Bullitt's car chase is legendary, so I figured I would give it a watch.every month, I organise one night where I invite friends around to watch a movie that people often talk about, or a movie that is often referenced in other shows or reviews, but I haven't actually seen before.There are plenty of them, and I only try and claw my way through them one at a time.March was the turn of Bullitt, the iconic Steve McQueen movie.It combines 4 great elements of ultimate cool:Ford MustangSteve McQueenAviator SunglassesLalo Schiffrin soundtrackGreat movie, very 60s feel to it. Jacqueline Bisset is gorgeous, it's surprising she didn't become a bigger star.It got an oscar for editing apparently, although the feel of the scenes connecting isn't nearly as smooth as the title credits at the start.Overall though, it seems like the pilot epsisode of a TV series that I never saw, rather than a movie that was to stand up for itself, as there is so much suggestion of the characters being more complicated than we actually see during the show itself.Still have to watch the bonus documentaries, but look forward to them as my film nerd pals tell me that the making of Bullitt is a story in itself.TFO

Still such a cool guy! Oozes cool. Well paced which surprised me. So many films of this time are slow and long winded. This appears timeless. Criticism - the rather lame ending. Not enough denouement. Overall 8/10

Just bought this film after so many years having not seen it on TV.Had to watch it straight away and it was an absolute joy. So much better than any of the present cop series, a great story with interest and sensible action. As always the car chase simply has to be the best car chase of all time.A delight to watch, it's true they don't make films or film stars like they used to.Buy it, savour it and mourn the loss of good action films and superb actors.

Superb jazz soundtract, really brilliant by Steve he was the coolest possible. Wish he was still with us.

The film that is remembered for inventing (or at least setting the standard for) the modern car chase, but so much more. A story of a laconic and jaded homicide detective, and the pain he faces in both his personal and professional lives in trying to see justice done when no-one else seems to want him to. Steve McQueen at his finest.And the car chase. Don't forget the car chase.

One of my all-time favourites and just wanted another viewing when nothing else on tv. Obviously a bit dated but great script and Steve McQueen.

This movie will never wear out because it’s a classic 70s movie