Duel

Duel (1971)

12
01/10/1972 (GB)
Action, Thriller, TV Movie
1h 29m

The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!

Overview

Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.

  • Steven SpielbergDirector
  • Richard MathesonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $450,000

Keywords

  • california
  • panic
  • chase
  • gas station
  • falsely accused
  • cliff
  • deputy
  • car crash
  • truck
  • salesman
  • stalking
  • cowardliness
  • desert
  • truck driver
  • based on short story
  • road rage
  • school bus
  • dangerous driving
  • eighteen wheeler
  • locked bumpers
  • overheating
  • railroad crossing

Top Billed Cast

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

David Mann

Jacqueline Scott

Jacqueline Scott

Mrs. Mann

Eddie Firestone

Eddie Firestone

Cafe Owner

Lou Frizzell

Lou Frizzell

Bus Driver

Gene Dynarski

Gene Dynarski

Man in Cafe

Lucille Benson

Lucille Benson

Lady at Snakerama

Tim Herbert

Tim Herbert

Gas Station Attendant

Charles Seel

Old Man

Shirley O'Hara

Shirley O'Hara

Waitress

Alexander Lockwood

Alexander Lockwood

Old Man in Car

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