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Duel

Duel
★ 7.4/10•1971•1h 14m•PG•Action•Thriller•TV Movie

The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!

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.

Steven Spielberg · Director

Richard Matheson · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 25, 1971
Budget$450,000
Revenue$2,544

Actors

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

David Mann

Jacqueline Scott

Jacqueline Scott

Mrs. Mann

Eddie Firestone

Eddie Firestone

Cafe Owner

Gene Dynarski

Gene Dynarski

Man in Cafe

Lucille Benson

Lucille Benson

Lady at Snakerama

Tim Herbert

Tim Herbert

Gas Station Attendant

Alexander Lockwood

Alexander Lockwood

Old Man in Car

Shirley O'Hara

Shirley O'Hara

Waitress

Carey Loftin

Carey Loftin

The Truck Driver

Charles Seel

Charles Seel

Old Man

Amy Douglass

Amy Douglass

Old Woman in Car

Dick Whittington

Radio Interviewer (voice)

Dale Van Sickel

Dale Van Sickel

Car Driver

Lou Frizzell

Lou Frizzell

Bus Driver (expanded cut only)

Shawn Steinman

Girl on school bus (uncredited; expanded cut only)

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