Bullitt
"The word 'cop' isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is."
Originally released in 1968. Bullitt is a action/crime film. directed by Peter Yates.
Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, and Jacqueline Bisset
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,235 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.3M
7.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve McQueen
as Lt. Frank Bullitt
Robert Vaughn
as Walter Chalmers
Jacqueline Bisset
as Cathy
Don Gordon
as Lt. Delgetti
Robert Duvall
as Cabbie Weissberg
Simon Oakland
as Captain Sam Bennett
Norman Fell
as Captain Baker
Georg Stanford Brown
as Dr. Willard
Justin Tarr
as Eddy
Carl Reindel
as Detective Stanton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $42,300,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
- Solar Productions
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 watc...
Who directed Bullitt?
Bullitt was directed by Peter Yates.
How long is Bullitt?
Bullitt has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Bullitt released?
Bullitt was released on October 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bullitt?
The main cast of Bullitt includes Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, Robert Duvall.
Is Bullitt worth watching?
Bullitt has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,235 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.