Tweekums This classic '60s cop film is set in San Francisco where Lt Frank Bullitt has been asked to guard Johnny Ross. Ross was previously in 'The Organisation' in Chicago but is now planning to give evidence to a senate committee. Things go wrong very quickly; a hitman strikes leaving Ross and a policeman critically injured. Walter Chalmers, the ambitious local politician who saw the committee meeting as a way to launch himself of a national stage is furious that his key witness may be unavailable, makes it clear that Bullitt will take the fall if Ross doesn't testify. Bullitt sets about trying to find those behind the attack.'Bullitt' is best remembered for the iconic car chase through the streets of San Francisco... it wasn't the first film to feature a car chase but for a while afterwards it seemed that every cop film had to include a chase scene... and this one remains one of the best with Bullitt's Ford Mustang growling as he pursues the villains Dodge Charger. The film may be known for that one scene but it is just a small part of a fine film. It may not be as action packed as films made these days but the details feel real which keep it gripping. Steve McQueen is on top form as Frank Bullitt and Robert Vaughn is solid as Chalmers. When we learn the identity of the person behind the attack it proved to be quite a surprise... all I'll say about it is; I didn't see it coming until just before the big reveal... by which time we'd been shown plenty of clues. Overall I'd definitely recommend this to fans of the genre; it is still fresh fifty years on.

cinematastic2 McQueen had it all - Cool and Edgy. Something about the movie is just old school intriguing - I watch it at least once a year.

Richie-67-485852 Good quality entertainment. It fits the detective murder mystery adventure genre like a glove keeping us glued to the screen. Helping this along is no other than Steve McQueen who just looks good in movies. A good story, some fine directing and a decent supporting cast and you have an enjoyable two hours on your hands. Who wouldn't want one of those cars after seeing the case scenes in this movie BTW. I like police drama where the badge is a privilege but also a hindrance in doing what needs to be done. In this movie, the law is respected and kept to forcing the star to use his wits and just good ole fashioned police work to prevail and win the day against a very smart perpetrator. That's why this works but only for its time. Today, rules are bent, waived and eyes are closed and authorities do what they want when they want hiding behind the law sad but true more often than not. Think dirty Harry and how popular that became when he tried to tread that fine line but crossed it when he had to. Good movie for a TV dinner and a tasty drink while watching. There is a TV dinners scene in the movie. Too bad Steve didn't milk this character of his called Bullitt as it would have done for him what the Dirty Harry series did for Eastwood. It was a good formula ahead of its time.

mspilman-81505 I will begin with the films faults number 1 Steve McQueen's performance it's not one of his best he's dull but still rather good. number 2 the plot it's too complicated. Now for the positive's number one Robert Vaughan's performance captivating. number 2 the music cool and thrilling .Number 3 peter Yates's direction tense gripping and exiting. Number 4 the action scenes heart pounding. This is a not starsky and hutch type frill fest but a gritty down to earth realistic study of police and hospital practices and procedure's which still manages to entertain and excite. A thriller that you'll thrill to. A flawed but great movie. The car chase will leave you breathless .But then so will the whole film.