A steven spielberg movie, made in the 1970s, about an unstoppable force and the regular american guy trying to stop itno, were not talking about jaws. This copy is a tv rip from around 2008 from british tv, i cut out all of the commercials, funnily enough there was only one break during the whole film. Spielberg started in hollywood directing television and several minor theatrical releases. Steven spielbergs 10 most unforgettable villains of all time. Spielbergs duel, fourwheel combat the new york times. Steven spielberg first made his mark with a film about a diabolical truck, a subject that would seem to have only limited possibilities. With dennis weaver, jacqueline scott, eddie firestone, lou frizzell.
It is the feature fulllength directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures. But only edgar wright went the extra mile, jumping on the phone with spielberg for a 45minute discussion of duel, spielbergs remorseless truckvscar tv movie. Duel 1971 from steven spielberg then and now video clips. Duel is a 1971 american television and later fulllength theatrical road thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. It is the feature fulllength directorial debut of american director, producer, and screenwriter steven spielberg, and is distributed by universal pictures dennis weaver portrays david mann, a business commuter from california driving a plymouth valiant while on his way to meet a. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the new hollywood era and one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by imdb video and images provided by iva. Duel a conversation with steven spielberg part 3 youtube. David mann dennis weaver is a salesman on his way home to his wife. Using minimal dialogue and effects, spielberg defines the characteristics of his prolific oeuvre in this early work. Stock footage from duel appears throughout the incredible hulk firstseason. Steven spielberg directs duel, a highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck.
Steven spielberg reflects on duel nearly 50 years later. May 07, 2015 duel a conversation with steven spielberg part 3. Just about every aspect of the movie is covered here as the director starts off talking about what he was doing during this period of his career and then he goes into hearing about the story and that richard matheson was. Steven spielberg directs this highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. Brilliant in its simplicity, the cult favorite takes road rage to a dangerous level as the traveler and the mysterious truckdriver are pitted against one another in a motorized duel to.
Edgar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel movies. Dec 31, 2014 steven spielberg directs duel, a highvelocity thriller about a motorist terrorized by an evil truck. Duel the films of steven spielberg pictures cbs news. Much like spielbergs first big theatrical hit, jaws, this film deals with a menace, the driver, that is pretty much unseen for most of the film. In 1971, the legendary director was just a twentysomething directing tv shows and looking to break out with his first movie gig. The film follows a businessman commuting on a remote road who becomes terrorized by an unseen trucker who continues to stalk him. Mar 29, 2018 one of the first questions wright asks spielberg is where the confidence to make duel came from considering spielberg was only in his midtwenties at the time of production. This film proves that television can produce a quality film. Edgar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel.
It is only with munich that spielberg makes his first movie for grownups an yes, i am aware of saving private ryan and schiendlers list but they still suffer from the older spielberg touch which degrades their story telling value. Duel is a 1971 american road thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. The truck then starts trying to push him off the road, and despite manns attempts to defuse the situation, it soon has him engaged in a punishing duel to the death. He is also one of the cofounders of dreamworks studios in a career spanning more than four decades, spielberg s films have spanned many themes and genres. Just about every aspect of the movie is covered here as the director starts off talking about what he was doing during this period of his career and then he goes into hearing about the story and that richard matheson was doing a screenplay. He lost the best director oscar to ang lee both in 2006 and 20.
Steven spielberg, american movie director and producer whose filmswhich ranged from sciencefiction fare, including close encounters of the third kind 1977 and e. Having said that, duel is a sure buy for movie fans. Steven spielberg born december 18, 1946 is an american director, producer, and screenwriter. The truck from duel is a piece of movie history the aficionauto takes a closer look at the villain from steven spielberg s first movie. A conversation with director steven spielberg video. Playing as both an exciting scifi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, steven spielbergs touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. And considering that this is widely recognized as his feature debut, thats even more impressive. The movie was released november 11th, 1971, which is 43 years ago today.
But things dont go as planned when they are forced to take a. Steven spielberg movies ranked from worst to best collider. The thing about the truck in duel is that it relentlessly pursues dennis weavers character as if it has a mind of its own. Duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hda business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. Then aged just its like jaws, except the shark is a psycho truck. The book details the history of the project, from writer richard. This is the original abctv cut of the film duel that aired as the movie of the weekend back in 71. Duel is easily my favourite spielberg movie, although close encounters is pretty close. One of the first questions wright asks spielberg is where the confidence to make duel came from considering spielberg was only in his midtwenties at the time of production. It was sold with several sets as part of the lego studios product range in the early 2000s. Originally made for american television but given a cinema release in the uk, this was director steven spielbergs feature debut. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the new hollywood era, as well as one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. A woman attempts to reunite her family by helping her husband escape prison and together kidnapping their son. Duel, steven spielbergs first movie, is a featurelength chase that pits mann and his plymouth valiant against a soupedup diesel.
Brilliant in its simplicity, the cult favorite takes road rage to a dangerous level as the traveler and the mysterious truckdriver are pitted against one another in a motorized duel to the. Spielberg drew great attention with his hit abc tv movie duel 1971, starring dennis weaver as a motorist being terrorized by an unseen truck driver. Steven spielberg was the first living person to have a playable lego minifigure modelled after him. When i was in third grade, i would do my homework on his biography, wanting to learn more about. 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. Duel 1971 official trailer dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hd. A conversation with director steven spielberg 2004 12 out of 4 excellent interview with spielberg who discusses his movie duel. Early life and work made his first television movie, duel, a taut, almost claustrophobic exercise in psychosis that was more intense than typical tv fare it was released theatrically in europe. Duel 1971 from steven spielbergthen and now video clips. All 32 steven spielberg movies ranked from worst to best. As a tribute to the intense car and truck chase movie, ive put together a list of 10 fun facts that you might not know.
May 15, 2018 the truck from duel is a piece of movie history the aficionauto takes a closer look at the villain from steven spielbergs first movie. 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. Mar 27, 2018 but only edgar wright went the extra mile, jumping on the phone with spielberg for a 45minute discussion of duel, spielbergs remorseless truckvscar tv movie that acted as the prototype for. The making of a film career steven awalt looks at the making of the 1971 television movie that took spielberg from being a universal contract director shooting episodes of tv series and madefortelevision movies to feature filmmaking. Aug 05, 2019 despite his popularity, very few directors can pinpoint what defines the steven spielberg filmmaking style, trademarks, and cinematography techniques that make him the greatest filmmaker of all time. The truck driver, duel 1971 the mostly unseen driver of a 1955 peterbilt 281 tanker truck was a precursor to the shark in jaws, and the madefortv duel was an early marker of spielberg s. Mar 05, 2019 duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller movie hda business commuter is pursued and terrorized by a malevolent driver of a massive tractortrailer. But things dont go as planned when they are forced to take a police hostage on the road.
Duel movie 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg video. As a tribute to the intense car and truck chase movie, ive put together a list of 10 fun. As spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel helped jumpstart the directors bigscreen career. Steven spielberg and afi launch afi movie club by jim vorel march 31. Duel 1971 official trailer dennis weaver, steven spielberg. Duel was one of stephen spielbergs first films, and it was an incredible start to what would would become an amazing filmmaking career.
Duel, one of steven spielbergs first vehicles, foreshadowed the blockbuster film jaws. Duel 1971 steven spielberg synopsis, characteristics. One of the reasons i love movies today is because of his films. Reviews and scores for movies involving steven spielberg.
Duel is a 1971 american action thriller film written by richard matheson, which is based on his own short story. Few people besides true movie buffs and gearheads have heard of duel, which was steven spielbergs first fulllength movie. The truck from duel is a piece of movie history the drive. Although spielberg permitted star dennis weaverwho played a motorist chased by a homicidal truck driverto register a one. It told me that this was going to be my first silent movie. It also preys upon our fear of being caught in a desperate situation with no one around to help. A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the. In this article, youll learn how a young steven spielberg climbed his way up from his first feature, duel, up to his new movie, west side story. We ranked all 29 steven spielberg movies, from worst to best. Spielbergs first fulllength movie, duel, helped jumpstart the directors bigscreen career, with a gripping, actionpacked story hailed by critics as a film that belongs on the classics shelf reserved for top suspensers dailey variety. The truck from duel is a piece of movie history the aficionauto takes a closer look at the villain from steven spielbergs first movie. Egdar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel. Despite his popularity, very few directors can pinpoint what defines the steven spielberg filmmaking style, trademarks, and cinematography techniques that make him the greatest filmmaker of all time. Duel is probably the most literal example of nightmare fuel i have ever seen.
The film is based on a short story of the same name by novelist richard matheson i am legend. Escape to nowhere 1961 early steven spielberg film the most. Duel is one of spielberg s earliest films and one worth seeking out if you havent seen it yet. We have a mild mannered businessman,excellently played by. Duel official trailer 1971 dennis weaver, steven spielberg thriller. Duel 1971 is a horror, thriller movie made for tv by steven spielberg jaws. Mar 29, 2018 steven spielberg reflects on duel nearly 50 years later. Duel not only immediately established spielberg as a brilliant director, but it set a bar for car movies that will i believe can never be reached. Dennis weaver stars in the steven spielberg debut, duel. Egdar wright interviews steven spielberg about duel indiewire. Despite the tv movie limitations, steven spielberg has managed to convey an illogical yet completely visceral thriller better than most filmmakers today. He is also one of the cofounders of dreamworks studios in a career spanning more than four decades, spielbergs films have.
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