Bullitt 1968
"The word 'cop' isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is."
When Senator Walter Chalmers seeks justice in 1968 San Francisco by protecting Johnny Ross—a volatile criminal eager to testify against his mob boss brother—he entrusts police Lieutenant Frank Bullitt with the dangerous task.
Director: Peter Yates
Cast
Steve McQueen
Lt. Frank Bullitt
Robert Vaughn
Walter Chalmers
Jacqueline Bisset
Cathy
Don Gordon
Lt. Delgetti
Robert Duvall
Cabbie Weissberg
Simon Oakland
Captain Sam Bennett
Norman Fell
Captain Baker
Georg Stanford Brown
Dr. Willard
Justin Tarr
Eddy
Carl Reindel
Detective Stanton
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullitt (1968) about?
*Bullitt* follows Lieutenant Frank Bullitt as he protects a key witness against a powerful mob family, only to find himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy. When two assassins arrive in San Francisco, Bullitt must outmaneuver them while grappling with political pressure and moral dilemmas.
Who directed Bullitt?
Peter Yates directed *Bullitt*, bringing a documentary-style realism to the crime thriller that would influence generations of filmmakers.
Who stars in Bullitt?
The film stars Steve McQueen as Frank Bullitt, alongside Robert Vaughn as Senator Chalmers, Jacqueline Bisset as Cathy, and Robert Duvall in a memorable supporting role.
Is Bullitt (1968) worth watching?
Absolutely. *Bullitt* is a masterclass in tension, anchored by McQueen's charismatic performance and the iconic San Francisco car chase. Its gritty realism and sharp storytelling make it a timeless classic of the crime genre.
How long is Bullitt?
Bullitt runs for 113 minutes, offering a tight, high-energy experience from start to finish.
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About Bullitt (1968) — The Thriller That Redefined Car Chases and Crime Cinema
When Senator Walter Chalmers seeks justice in 1968 San Francisco by protecting Johnny Ross—a volatile criminal eager to testify against his mob boss brother—he entrusts police Lieutenant Frank Bullitt with the dangerous task. But what begins as routine protective custody spirals into a cat-and-mouse game of deception and violence as hitmen close in, forcing Bullitt to navigate a web of lies and trust issues.
Peter Yates' gritty direction infuses *Bullitt (1968)* with a raw, documentary-style atmosphere, capturing the era's uneasy balance between authority and corruption. Steve McQueen's iconic performance as the stoic, determined Bullitt anchors the film, while Robert Vaughn and Jacqueline Bisset deliver sharply contrasting portrayals of political manipulation and fragile innocence. The result is a crime thriller that transcends its time, blending classic suspense with groundbreaking action sequences that still electrify audiences today.
