It’s been 19 years since BULLITT was filmed, however the magic of this special movie has not diminished. Of all the musclecars offered in the late sixties, why were these two cars chosen, and how were they modified to survive the torturous driving? Over the years, fans have asked questions about the two cars used in the movie, a 1968 Dodge Charger and a 1968 Mustang GT. The scenes, which were novelty then but classic now, were brilliantly executed. ![]() There may have been chase scenes before, but nothing before or since has equalled the intensity and impact of BULLITT. Among all of Hollywood’s road movies, BULLITT unquestionably made film history with its original car chase sequences. With reviews like that, and sharing double billing with the hit BONNIE AND CLYDE, BULLITT devastated audiences with incredible scenes of leaping, screaming automobiles that seemed to fly off the screen. One such review, by the National Observer, said, “Whatever you have heard about the auto chase scene in BULLITT is probably true…a terrifying, deafening shocker.” Life magazine wrote, “… a crime flick with a taste of genius…an action sequence that must be compared to the best in film history.” ![]() Where were you in 1968? You might have opened up the movie section of the newspaper and read a review about the newly released movie BULLITT.
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