Movie
Duel
1971PG1h 14m7.4 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Duel
Cast
Dennis WeaverDavid Mann
Jacqueline ScottMrs. Mann
Eddie FirestoneCafe Owner
Gene DynarskiMan in Cafe
Lucille BensonLady at Snakerama
Tim HerbertGas Station Attendant
Alexander LockwoodOld Man in Car
Shirley O'HaraWaitressCredits
- Directed by
- Steven Spielberg
- Written by
- Richard Matheson, Richard Matheson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $450K
- Box office
- $2.5K
Production
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Themes
based on short storycaliforniacar crashchasecliffcowardlinessdangerous drivingdeputy
