Bullitt (1968)

The word 'cop' isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is.

Bullitt (1968) poster

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Director: Peter Yates
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography: William A. Fraker
Editing: Frank P. Keller
Production: Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Solar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $42M
Original Language: en

Themes

Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Action-Packed Excitement, Gunfight and Mayhem, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

hotel, airport, based on novel or book, police, chase, san francisco, california, detective, witness protection, politician, principal witness , organized crime, burglary, hospital, gunfight, explosion

Trailer

Bullitt Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bullitt about?
Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.
Who directed Bullitt?
Bullitt was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in Bullitt?
Bullitt stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, Robert Duvall, Simon Oakland.
How long is Bullitt?
Bullitt has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Bullitt?
Bullitt is a Action, Crime, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Bullitt?
Bullitt had a budget of $6M.
How much did Bullitt gross?
Bullitt grossed $42M worldwide.
Where was Bullitt produced?
Bullitt was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Bullitt?
The themes of Bullitt include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Action-Packed Excitement, Gunfight and Mayhem, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.