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Duel (1971)
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Synopsis
Driving down a deserted Southern California highway at a safe and sane 55 miles per hour, David Mann (
Dennis Weaver
) steps on the pedal to pass a large gas trailer truck. Moments later, the truck is back, dangerously tailgating Mann before abruptly cutting him off. For the next 90 minutes, Mann and the never-seen truckdriver are pitted against one another in a motorized duel to the death. Author
Richard Matheson
conceived Duel after a similar experience with a reckless trucker. The story first appeared in Playboy magazine, then was picked up for adaptation by the producers of The ABC Movie of the Week. The director chosen to helm Duel on location in Soledad Canyon was a bright 23-year-old who'd shown promise on such series as
Night Gallery
and
Columbo
:
Steven Spielberg
. 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. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama
Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe
Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner
Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver
Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann
Dennis Weaver
David Mann
Production Crew
Robert S. Smith
Art Director
Jack A. Marta
Cinematographer
Sherman Kunkel
Cinematographer
Billy Goldenberg
Composer (Music Score)
Steven Spielberg
Director
Frank Morriss
Editor
Jim Fargo
First Assistant Director
Hal Mooney
Musical Direction/Supervision
George Eckstein
Producer
Richard Matheson
Screenwriter
Sal Blydenburgh
Set Decorator
Al Trace
Songwriter
James Lee
Songwriter
Oakley Haldemann
Songwriter
Edwin S. Hall
Sound/Sound Designer
Carey Loftin
Stunts
Wallace Worsley, Jr.
Unit Production Manager
Wallace Worsley, Sr.
Unit Production Manager
Year: 1971
Runtime: 90
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature
Genre
Thriller
Produced by
Universal TV
Awards
1971 - Best Television Movie - Golden Globe
1971 - Best Motion Picture Made for Television - Hollywood Foreign Press Association
© 2009 Spout LLC. Portions of content provided by All Movie Guide.