Duel 1971 from steven spielberg then and now video clips. The truck driver, being careful not to let mann or the viewers see his face, sticks his left arm out of the trucks drivers side window and again beckons mann to pass him. May 12, 2020 what is your favorite steven spielberg movie. A lifelong cinema buff, he began directing his first short movies while still a child, later studying film at. Originally made for television, duel was shown theatrically in europe in the early 70s but did not have an american release until 1983, after spielberg had become a household name with jaws, close encounters of the third kind, and e. Steven spielberg directs duel, a highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. Egdar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel indiewire. Mar 05, 2019 duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hda business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. We have no baseball, and so, in the interim, while ill be finding some baseball things to write about, the baseball stuff will be fairly scant. This is the original abctv cut of the film duel that aired as the movie of the weekend back in 71. Although spielberg permitted star dennis weaverwho played a motorist chased by a homicidal truck driverto register a onenote. Mar 29, 2018 for the article, wright interviewed spielberg about duel, asking him to reflect upon his debut feature as brand new movie ready player one arrives in theaters this weekend. I approached justin westbrookpresident of the jalopnik movie cluband asked him why he hadnt written about what i called and what the.
The truck from duel is a piece of movie history the drive. Duel, duel 1971, steven spielberg, spielberg, 1971, abc, tv movie, dennis weaver, horror, thriller, movie language english. A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. With dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone, lou frizzell. Duel tv movie 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Having said that, duel is a sure buy for movie fans. This copy is a tv rip from around 2008 from british tv, i cut out all of the. As spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel helped jumpstart the. As spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel helped jumpstart the directors bigscreen career, with a gripping, actionpacked story hailed by critics as a film that belongs on the classics shelf reserved for top suspensers dailey variety. As spielberg s first full length movie, duel helped jumpstart the directors bigscreen career, with a gripping, actionpacked story hailed by critics as a film that belongs on the classics shelf reserved for top suspensers dailey variety. Duel is a 1971 american television and later fulllength theatrical road thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. Writer richard matheson concocted an exercise in paranoia, featuring dennis weaver as the salesman, in which. Halloween 4 the night he came home full movie duration.
Duel is a 1971 american action thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. Duel 1971 is a horror, thriller movie made for tv by steven spielberg jaws. Met dennis weaver, jacqueline scott en eddie firestone. This 1971 film was steven spielbergs first fulllength feature film and. Steven spielbergs movies, ranked worst to best rolling. Duel is a 1971 television and later fulllength theatrical thriller film directed by steven spielberg, in his fulllength film directing debut, and. Playing as both an exciting scifi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, steven spielberg s touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. Duel 1971, dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone. Sep 08, 20 duel was steven spielbergs second fulllength feature and was originally broadcast on abc television in 1971.
Steven spielbergs duel, the directors first fulllength film which aired on television in 1971. Mar 15, 2017 top 10 greatest movie car chase scenes from. The truck driver, being careful not to let mann or the viewers see his face, sticks his left arm out of the trucks drivers. This copy is a tv rip from around 2008 from british tv, i cut out all of the commercials, funnily enough there was only one break during the whole film.
The film is based on a short story of the same name by novelist richard matheson i am legend. Steven spielbergs movies, ranked worst to best rolling stone. Edgar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel movies. Originally made for television, duel was shown theatrically in europe in the early 70s but did not have an american release until 1983, after spielberg had become a household name with jaws, close encounters of the third. By now manns state of mind has progressed from victim to warrior. David mann dennis weaver is a salesman on his way home to his wife. Egdar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel. Brilliant in its simplicity, the cult favorite takes road rage to a dangerous level as the traveler and the mysterious truckdriver are pitted against one another in a motorized duel to. Spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel, helped jumpstart the directors. Steven spielberg, in full steven allan spielberg, born december 18, 1946, cincinnati, ohio, u.
First telecast on december 18, 1971, duel was so popular that a somewhat longer version with added violence and profanity was prepared for theatrical release in 1983. The most commercially successful filmmaker in hollywood history, steven spielberg was born december 18, 1946, in cincinnati, oh. Despite the tv movie limitations, steven spielberg has managed to convey an illogical yet completely visceral thriller better than most filmmakers today. Duel movie 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg video. Mar 29, 2018 empires april 2018 magazine is all about steven spielberg and full of tributes to the director from the likes of j. Find movie and film award information for duel 1971 steven spielberg on allmovie. A while back, i met the jalopnik crew out for drinks. Duel is probably the most literal example of nightmare fuel i have ever seen. Apr 20, 2017 duel 1971, dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone. With steven spielberg, john belushi, lucille benson, amy douglass. Duel 1971 steven spielberg synopsis, characteristics.
It went on to have theatrical releases in numerous countries outside of the u. T the extraterrestrial 1982, to historical dramas, notably schindlers list 1993 and saving private ryan. See more ideas about steven spielberg, spielberg, movie posters. It is the feature full length directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures dennis weaver portrays david mann, a business commuter from california driving a plymouth valiant while on his way to meet a. Playing as both an exciting scifi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, steven spielbergs touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. It is only with munich that spielberg makes his first movie for grownups an yes, i am aware of saving private ryan and schiendlers list but they still suffer from the older spielberg touch which degrades their story telling value. Edgar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel. Actie thriller film geregisseerd door steven spielberg. In steven spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel, a traveling salesman dennis weaver is harassed by a menacing 40ton truck on a remote desert highway. Director steven spielberg discusses the making of his motion picture duel 1971. It is the feature full length directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures. Steven spielberg, american movie director and producer whose filmswhich ranged from sciencefiction fare, including close encounters of the third kind 1977 and e. Steven spielberg directs duel, a thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. That sounds like an absurd thing to say, given the sheer amount of humor in, say, e.
Steven spielberg directs this highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. Aware that he is on his own, mann returns to his car. Only one example of the films uncredited main character, a 1955. The film is the fulllength film directing debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg. And considering that this is widely recognized as his feature debut, thats even more impressive. Duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hd a business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. Dec 31, 2014 steven spielberg directs duel, a highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. A conversation with director steven spielberg video. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing duel 1971 near you. It is the feature fulllength directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures. Steven spielberg, in full steven allan spielberg, born december 18, 1946, cincinnati. Steven spielberg is the perfect gateway director for young movie lovers. Executive producer, director, producer, actor, screen story born. It is not a masterpiece but its a nice surprise if you think you already knew everything spielberg has directed or been involved with.
May 15, 2018 few people besides true movie buffs and gearheads have heard of duel, which was steven spielberg s first full length movie. The director chosen to helm duel on location in soledad canyon was a bright 23yearold whod shown promise on such series as night gallery and columbo. Phone booth scene from steven spielbergs duel 1971. A traveling salesman and a mysterious truck that pursues him are the only ingredients in this minimalist story that marked steven spielbergs first major directorial feature. Jun 12, 2014 duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hd a business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. Mar 27, 2018 edgar wright called up steven spielberg to talk about his 1971 debut film duel. Jan 25, 2018 the film is highly recommended, though, as is this one.
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