Duel

1971, Mystery & thriller, 1h 35m

43 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Duel makes brilliant use of its simple premise, serving up rock-solid genre thrills while heralding the arrival of a generational talent behind the lens. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

David Mann (Dennis Weaver), a mild mannered electronics salesman, is driving cross-country on a two-lane highway when he encounters an old oil tanker driven by an unseen driver who seems to enjoy annoying him with dangerous antics on the road. Unable to escape the demonic big rig, David finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the monstrous truck. When the pursuit escalates to deadly levels, David must summon his inner warrior and turn the tables on his tormentor.

Cast & Crew

Dennis Weaver
David Mann
Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Charles Seel
Old Man
Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner
Shirley O'Hara
Waitress
Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama
Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe
Carey Loftin
The Truck Driver
Steven Spielberg
Director
George Eckstein
Producer
Richard Matheson
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Critic Reviews for Duel

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