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Product Description Steve McQueen stars in this classic action movie about Frank Bullitt, a San Francisco detective who has become hardened to crime. He is assigned by an over ambitious politician Chalmers (Robert Vaughn) to protect a key Mafia member who is due to appear in hearings that would catapault Chalmers into the public eye. But the safe house is ambushed, his friend is murdered and the witness is critically injured. Bullitt decides to search for the origin of the leak and the killers himself, despite Chalmers trying to interfere and shut down the investigation in a bid to keeping the hearings going. The film features one of cinema's most famous car chases, and expert driver McQueen performs all his own stunts. From .co.uk San Francisco has been the setting of a lot of exciting movie car chases over the years, but this 1968 police thriller is still the one to beat when it comes to high-octane action on the steep hills of the city by the Bay. The outstanding car chase earned an Oscar for best editing, but the rest of the movie is pretty good, too. Bullitt is a perfect star vehicle for cool guy Steve McQueen, who stars as a tenacious detective (is there any other kind?) determined to track down the killers of the star witness in an important trial. Director Peter Yates (Breaking Away) approached the story with an emphasis on absolute authenticity, using a variety of San Francisco locations. Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Duvall appear in early roles, and Robert Vaughn plays the criminal kingpin who pulls the deadly strings of the tightly wound plot. --Jeff Shannon
M**S
... Steve Mcqueen as Frank Bullitt this movie just oozes cool. It also stands the test of time with ...
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.
K**R
Stuff of legend
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
W**X
Excellent. Stands the test of time.
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
J**J
Had to watch it straight away and it was an absolute joy. So much better than any of the present ...
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.
G**E
Great movie, both from acting and jazz background sounds.
Superb jazz soundtract, really brilliant by Steve he was the coolest possible. Wish he was still with us.
C**I
Steve McQueen at his finest. And the car chase
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.
A**R
Just a great film
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.
M**U
Must see classic movie
This movie will never wear out because it’s a classic 70s movie
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