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Duel

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.

1h 14m1971PGTMDb 7.4

ActionThrillerTV Movie

English

Crew and Cast

Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergDirectorDennis WeaverDennis WeaverDavid MannJacqueline ScottJacqueline ScottMrs. MannEddie FirestoneEddie FirestoneCafe OwnerGene DynarskiGene DynarskiMan in CafeLucille BensonLucille BensonLady at SnakeramaTim HerbertTim HerbertGas Station AttendantAlexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodOld Man in CarShirley O'HaraShirley O'HaraWaitressCarey LoftinCarey LoftinThe Truck DriverCharles SeelCharles SeelOld ManAmy DouglassAmy DouglassOld Woman in Car
Dick WhittingtonRadio Interviewer (voice)Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelCar DriverLou FrizzellLou FrizzellBus Driver (expanded cut only)
Shawn SteinmanGirl on school bus (uncredited; expanded cut only)

Storyline

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.

  • Universal Television

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Info

Status
Released
Released
25 December 1971
Runtime
1h 14m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.4 / 10 (2,158 votes)

Production

Director
Steven Spielberg
Writers
Richard Matheson
Studios
Universal Television
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Budget
$450,000.0
Revenue
$2,544.0
Profit
$447,456.0 loss
Return
0.0×

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English