Bullitt

"The word "cop" isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is."

Oct 17 1968 M/PG 1h 54m
Action, Crime, Thriller

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Plot

San Francisco Police Lieutenant Bullitt's tasked by ambitious Walter Chalmers, to guard Johnny Ross, a Chicago mobster who's about to turn evidence against the organisation. Chalmers wants Ross' safety at all cost, or else Bullitt will pay the consequences.

Written by

Alan Trustman, Harry Kleiner, Robert L. Fish

Directed by

Peter Yates

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros./Seven Arts, Solar Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 9 nominations total

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78,318
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA