Was Vanishing Point influenced by Bullitt?

Yes. This film follows a car delivery driver on a high-speed journey across the American Southwest. The movie's emphasis on car chases and its cult status reflect the influence of *Bullitt*.

Did Vanishing Point influence Death Proof?

Yes. This film follows a man attempting to deliver a Dodge Challenger across the U.S. while being pursued by law enforcement. In "Death Proof," the protagonists drive a similar white Dodge Challenger, and the film is explicitly referenced as "one of the best American movies ever made."

Vanishing Point (1971)

Name: Vanishing Point
Released: 1971

Directed by Richard C. Sarafian

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Bullitt (1968)¹

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Death Proof (2007)²

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Bullitt (1968)
"This film follows a car delivery driver on a high-speed journey across the American Southwest. The movie's emphasis on car chases and its cult status reflect the influence of *Bullitt*." Vanishing Point %281971 film%29 Wikipedia

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Death Proof (2007)
"This film follows a man attempting to deliver a Dodge Challenger across the U.S. while being pursued by law enforcement. In "Death Proof," the protagonists drive a similar white Dodge Challenger, and the film is explicitly referenced as "one of the best American movies ever made."" Vanishing Point %281971 film%29 Wikipedia

Vanishing Point (1971), directed by Richard C. Sarafian, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Bullitt — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Death Proof. Check out the citations below.