Film

Duel (1971)

Name: Duel
Genre: Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 1971

The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!
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Action, Thriller, TV Movie· Directed by Steven Spielberg· 74 min

Overview

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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Fear is the driving force.
The Killer's Weapon - A 40 Ton Truck
Terror in your rear view mirror.
When the headlights of a truck become the eyes of a psychopath.
A duel is about to begin between a man, a truck, and an open road. Where a simple battle of wits is now a matter of life and death.
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Connections

Top billing

Dennis Weaver as David Mann
Jacqueline Scott as Mrs. Mann
Eddie Firestone as Cafe Owner
Gene Dynarski as Man in Cafe
Lucille Benson as Lady at Snakerama

Topics

based on short story
california
car crash
chase
cliff
cowardliness
dangerous driving
deputy
desert
eighteen wheeler
falsely accused
gas station
locked bumpers
overheating
panic
railroad crossing
road rage
salesman