However, it disappears in the shot where he waves giddily at the truck driver, after having passed him via the dirt sideroad. I have a picture at honby in soledad canyon about six miles west of where some of the movie was filmed on my website at. Another sign that the nash influence wasnt completely over by 1971 is the look of this gremlins speedometer, which wouldnt have looked out of place on a 51 airflyte. Monster analysis is a series that lets you get a good look at all those money shots you go to the cinema. Duel classic spielberg 1971 movie 24x36 poster dennis weaver. Could the wreckage still be at the bottom of the canyon or was it transported to a junkyard. The most positive way of identifying it as a 71 are by the small turn signal indicators mounted on top of both fenders. Duel is the best car movie you can watch on youtube right now.
Despite the tv movie limitations, steven spielberg has managed to convey an illogical yet completely visceral thriller better than most filmmakers today. Duel 1971 official trailer dennis weaver, steven spielberg. See the article in its original context from october 6, 1971, page 39 buy reprints view on timesmachine timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for. Aug 14, 2007 theatrical trailer for 1971s steven spielberg classic duel, starring dennis weaver. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing duel 1971 near you.
The peterbilt 2851 was a line of tractor units built by peterbilt that ran from 1954 until 1976. 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. Since 1971, the junkyard on the south side of the railroad track has been removed. David mann dennis weaver is a salesman on his way home to his wife. This is the only surviving truck from steven spielbergs first film. Duel 1971 from steven spielbergthen and now video clips. On the truck cabs rear window, there is some sort of air conditioning unit installed.
Steven spielberg directs duel, a highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. I remember going downstairs,and asking if i can turn on the big tv,to watch this neat movie, with dennis weaver,and my parents and i watched it together. The 281 series had a single drive axle, the 351 two. A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. Duel is a 1971 american road thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. Traveling businessman david mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the californian desert. Sep 08, 20 while winning a golden globe for best movie made for t. The movie starred dennis weaver as a motorist on a business trip that was being terrorized by a murderous tanker truck on a desolate stretch of road in california. Dec 29, 2010 hot fuzz bloopers gag reel uncensored simon pegg, nick frost duration. Duel 1971, dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone. Looking to recreate that success, abc adapted theodore sturgeons novella killdozer 1974 into its own attempt at motorized madness.
It is certainly no duel, but fun is had, and thats all that matters. Written by richard matheson, based on his short story. Oct 01, 2014 duel was a made for television movie that originally aired in 1971, then remade for theatrical release. A simple trip turns deadly as mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life. Unfollow duel dvd 1971 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the. The duel, also known as duel of the iron fist, is a 1971 hong kong martial arts film directed by chang cheh and starring ti lung, wang ping, yue wai and david chiang. The duel movie truck brad wikes peterbilt roadkill customs. In january of 1972, abc aired the night stalker 1972, a modern take on vampirism which starred darren mcgavin as a reluctant vampire hunter named kolchak. The carseye view from david manns dennis weaver 1971 plymouth valiant signet, as he backs out of the garage bound for a business. And considering that this is widely recognized as his feature debut, thats even more impressive.
A simple trip turns deadly, as mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life. In some shots, such as the gas station scene where david mann is on the telephone, or the railroad crossing scene, the air conditioning unit has a support structure to hold it in place. As spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel helped jum. Mar 22, 2017 what cars were in 1971 television thriller duel directed by steven spielberg. Throughout most of the film, a photo of presumably manns family can be seen clipped onto the wide part of his driverside sun visor. David mann dennis weaver, a mild mannered electronics salesman, is driving crosscountry on a twolane highway when he encounters an old oil tanker driven by an unseen driver who seems to enjoy. With dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone, lou frizzell.
Dec 01, 2011 duel is a 1971 television film about a terrified motorist played by dennis weaver on a remote and lonely road being chased and stalked by the unseen driver of a tanker truck. Gallery of 33 movie poster and cover images for duel 1971. Peterbilt tanker from movie duel on farm near lincolnton. This is the real duel movie truck owned by brad wike of nc. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The film also reminds us that spielberg was once a member of that.
If you are interested to know about all the vehicle brands and models seen in this movie thiscontinue reading. Originally produced as a madefortelevision movie of the week, duel could easily have been forgettable garbage, a simple thriller, or a plodding drama. Duel 1971 steven spielberg, film locations a business co flickr. Filming locations include acton, santa clarita and toluca lake, ca. Fear is the driving force travelling businessman, david mann, angers the driver of a rusty tanker whilst crossing the californian desert. Top 10 greatest movie car chase scenes from the 70s. All sightings of the menacing and quite frankly, creepy as fuck truck from duel 1971. I think this was the original sierra highway running parallel to the southern pacific between lang and acton before us 6 was built further north. The movie was a ratings sensation and spawned more tv movies and a series. Duel is a 1971 television movie about a salesman driving through the california desert who is suddenly attacked by a large tanker truck after passing it on the deserted road. The film is based on a short story of the same name by novelist richard matheson i am legend. Jul 11, 2006 its great to discover this forum and to see that so many others truely appreciate this classic movie.
Interestingly, duel was not the only notable tv movie that richard matheson wrote in the 1971 72 season. Most people didnt realize it was a made for tv movie originally, but a huge cult following has made it. It is the feature fulllength directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures. 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. Jun 29, 2016 i cant recall ever seeing the weather eye name on an amc vehicle newer than this one, so 1971 might be its final year. But to truly appreciate spielbergs talents, one should visit his 1971 closet classic duel. Dvoboj na internet movie database dvoboj engleski duel je americki triler film ceste iz 1971. Additional scenes, messages hidden in credits and more.
It was very popular with truckers, with the 351 series outlasting the 281. Duel is a 1971 american action thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. Duel 1971 allmovie movies and films database movie. In the rest of the film however, there is not any support structure to be seen. Released as a television movie and produced on a shoestring budget in two weeks, duel resonates with the sparks of genius that have lit the fire illuminating spielbergs hollywood journey. Even 45 years after duel was released, the big rig, which now resides in the north carolina countryside, remains an attraction for many. Duel is probably the most literal example of nightmare fuel i have ever seen. Duel makes brilliant use of its simple premise, serving up rocksolid genre thrills while heralding the arrival of a generational talent behind the lens.
Duel 1971 duel 1971 duel 1971 the image could not be loaded. The 70s sure had its share of maniacal machinery, starting with the early spielberg tv movie duel 1971. The film features an ensemble cast of manoj bajpayee, ravi kishan, piyush mishra, deepak dobriyal and others. A needlenose model 281 was featured in the madefortv movie duel in 1971. Having published 104 magazine for 21 years now, we have had some memorable covers, for sure, but none have been as popular and talked about even today as our may 2004 cover featuring the ghostly duel truck from the 1971 movie about a renegade rig that terrorizes an unsuspecting dennis weaver in his red plymouth valiant for no apparent. Duel 1971 is a horror, thriller movie made for tv by steven spielberg jaws. The movie starred dennis weaver as a motorist on duel was a made for television movie that originally aired in 1971, then remade for theatrical release. Duel 1971 cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
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