Duel (1971)
The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!
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.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: November 13, 1971
Filmori Rating: 4.3/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Dennis Weaver - David Mann
- Jacqueline Scott - Mrs. Mann
- Eddie Firestone - Cafe Owner
- Lou Frizzell - Bus Driver
- Gene Dynarski - Man in Cafe
- Lucille Benson - Lady at Snakerama
- Tim Herbert - Gas Station Attendant
- Alexander Lockwood - Old Man in Car
- Shirley O'Hara - Waitress
- Carey Loftin - The Truck Driver
Screenplay
- Richard Matheson (Screenplay)
- Richard Matheson (Story)
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
Editing: Frank Morriss
Production: Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $450,000
Box Office: $2,544
Original Language: en
Themes
Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
california, panic, chase, gas station, falsely accused, cliff, deputy, car crash, truck, salesman, stalking, cowardliness, desert, truck driver, based on short story
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duel about?
- 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.
- Who directed Duel?
- Duel was directed by Steven Spielberg.
- Who stars in Duel?
- Duel stars Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Eddie Firestone, Lou Frizzell, Gene Dynarski, Lucille Benson.
- How long is Duel?
- Duel has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Duel?
- Duel is a Action, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Duel?
- Duel has a Filmori rating of 4.3/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Duel?
- Duel had a budget of $450,000.
- How much did Duel gross?
- Duel grossed $2,544 worldwide.
- Where was Duel produced?
- Duel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Duel?
- The themes of Duel include: Action-Packed Excitement.