nicksk-53433 Who'd of thought, that one day, a little story of a truck would end up the make for one, if not the GREATEST Director of all time? Steven Spielberg had done it all, T.V episodes and short films, then, came his big break, IN A PLAYBOY. A simple story of an everyday man, a business man, going for a long drive to save/finish an account. The open road, call of the morning, is answered by evil in it's most, AWESOME form. A tanker truck, a staple of action films. This, well Duel was the set up for mad max in a sense, just 2 warriors on the road, occasionally people, but, it was THEIR WAY on the highway. This 100% pure cult THRILLER, is, a new type ( well, classic) of a creature feature, the monster truck, driven by a serial killer, has it's sights ( the brilliant cinematography to show more of the truck like it's alive, though, sharp eye viewers will see the driver, least 5 times a clear shot) on the target, a red valiant. There's chilling moments with suiting music, light comedy, a touch of blood and, well, Duel will fuel you for more. There wasn't a sequel, but in a sense, a decent spiritual/remake, Joyride aka Roadkill. That is a decent thriller, and could be argued as a sequel. In Duel, David Mann ( the late great Dennis Weaver) has 2 sons, one old other young. In Joyride, two brothers, drive in a Valiant, and pick up one's girlfriend drive cross country and are terrorised by a truck driver. They're dad is estranged, so, in Fan theory, Joyride is Duel 2, just when the year is set, well, say the kids were 8 and 5, ad just over 20 then, it would work. Duel, a staple and a great ride, edge of your seat.

val_locatelli This surely has to be classed as a classic. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Would love to see it again. No spoilers, watch and judge for yourself. Brilliant, you'll be sorry if yo miss this one. Yes, it's old, but really worth watching.Don't want to give any opinion other than the one mentioned.

freemantle_uk Duel was Steven Spielberg's debut film, made as a TV in the US but extended to be a theatrical film in Europe.Duel follows David Mann (Dennis Weaver) is a businessman who ends up being chased and tormented by a large truck on the Californian Roads. This simple premise was great for a first-time director to cut his teeth on and even at the age of 24 Spielberg showed his talent. Duel was basically a chase film/horror-thriller that only had a few moments of respite.Spielberg knew how to make increase the tension of the situation, working with his composer and editor to do this. It is especially true for the final showdown between David and the Truck. For a fan of practical effects Duel is a treat because of all the car chases and stunts. It is even more impressive because the film's budget $450,000, which even by early '70s standards a modest sum. It was similar to the first Mad Max film which was also a car movie made cheaply.The problem with the film is the writing. Duel was written by Richard Matheson, best known for writing I Am Legend. Matheson also wrote episodes of The Twilight Zone and Duel was basically an extended episode. Even at 89 minutes Duel was padded - 50 to 60 minutes would have been sufficient.

rodrig58 In my opinion, this "Duel" is Steven Spielberg's most Hitchcockian movie. Simple, effective, with great talent, using actors who are not celebrities - they are not even known - he manages to make a film that does not let you get bored at all, you follow it with much interest from start until the end. After 46 years from my first view, I really enjoyed it again. Best film of Dennis "McCloud" Weaver and one of Spielberg's best. Pure suspense. But with an original Spielberg brand. Very much appreciated how it is filmed and how it is edited.