Duel(1971)
“The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!”
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Universal Television
Budget
$450K
Revenue
$3K
Cast
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
Tim Herbert
as Gas Station Attendant
Alexander Lockwood
as Old Man in Car
Shirley O'Hara
as Waitress
Carey Loftin
as The Truck Driver
Charles Seel
as Old Man
Amy Douglass
as Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
as Radio Interviewer (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$450K
Box Office
$3K
Production Companies
Universal Television
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What is Duel about?▼
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.
Who directed Duel?▼
Duel was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1971. It is a action, thriller, tv movie film.
How long is Duel?▼
Duel has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
Who stars in Duel?▼
The cast of Duel includes 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 and more.
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