'Bullitt' Car Chase: The Ultimate Thrill Ride Hits YouTube

Which film features the most spectacular car chase of all time? The French Connection It has its admirers, just like other timeless works such as Ronin and Vanishing Point If you enjoy the absurd, the Fast & Furious franchise Has yet to surpass the absurd excitement of two Dodge Chargers dragging a bank vault through the city streets. Fast Five. All these pursuits possess their own allure, yet only one stands out. unleashed a version of the Ford Mustang 50 years later: Bullitt.

On paper, Bullitt Is a 113-minute film starring Steve McQueen (as you might expect). The movie focuses on a detective named Frank Bullitt operating in the neon-lit backdrop of San Francisco. Essentially, it’s around 103 minutes dedicated to setting up an excuse for McQueen's character to engage in a high-speed pursuit. This thrilling sequence features him driving a 1968 Mustang GT Fastback against a formidable opponent: a 1968 Dodge Charger. Their intense chase lasts roughly ten exhilarating minutes filled with spectacular leaps and car parts scattering across the city roads as if they were being shaken from their axles.

And thankfully, that chase can now be found in its entirety on YouTube, uploaded in top quality by the rights holders at Warner Bros.

The movie is worthwhile viewing if you seek a narrative explanation for the events depicted. However, the video included here – posted earlier this month but lately gaining wider notice due to Ford Authority — showcases all that a car aficionado must experience. In the film, Bullitt (played by McQueen) is initially chased by assassins in a Charger at a leisurely pace, but the situation quickly reverses as Bullitt’s Mustang begins pursuing the Charger through urban streets. The chase features body rolls, billowing tiresmoke, and thundering engines until McQueen ultimately outmaneuvers his adversaries, resulting in their dramatic crash which naturally doesn’t immediately prompt an investigation.

Bullitt could have been a single from the late 1960s , However, renowned director Steven Spielberg apparently aims to alter this situation. Initial reports emerged in 2022 suggesting as much. Spielberg was engaged in a sequel to the movie. , a project that Bradley Cooper quickly became involved with In the lead part. The film hasn’t been scheduled for production as of now, but should it move forward, it won't be a redo of the initial one. It’s uncertain whether Spielberg would choose to recreate the iconic car chase scene if he decides to make a sequel, but the possibility remains open. Jurassic Park The director needs to be capable of handling the task if they decide to take it on.

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