Bullitt (1968)

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→ Influenced 7 films ← Inspired by 3 films

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

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← Inspired By

Robbery
Robbery (1967)1
 Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï (1967)2

→ Influenced

The French Connection
The French Connection (1971)3
 Vanishing Point
Vanishing Point (1971)4
 The Seven-Ups
The Seven-Ups (1973)5
 Drive
Drive (2011)6
 Baby Driver
Baby Driver (2017)7
 The Rock
The Rock (1996)8
 Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)9

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Influenced By

  1. Robbery (1967)
    "Directed by Peter Yates, this British film features an extended car chase that impressed Steve McQueen, leading him to select Yates as the director for "Bullitt."" Robbery %281967 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Le Samouraï (1967)
    "Jean-Pierre Melville's film, starring Alain Delon as a solitary hitman, influenced the character development and narrative style of "Bullitt."" Le Samoura%C3%AF Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The French Connection (1971)
    "Directed by William Friedkin, this film features a high-speed car chase where Detective Popeye Doyle pursues an elevated train. The sequence is often cited as one of the greatest car chases in movie history and draws inspiration from *Bullitt*." The French Connection %28film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Vanishing Point (1971)
    "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
  3. The Seven-Ups (1973)
    "Produced by Philip D'Antoni, who also produced *Bullitt*, this film features an extended car chase through New York City, reminiscent of the intense sequences in *Bullitt*." Bullitt Wikipedia
  4. Drive (2011)
    "Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, *Drive* features meticulously crafted car chases that pay homage to the realism and intensity of *Bullitt*." Bullitt Wikipedia
  5. Baby Driver (2017)
    "Edgar Wright's film draws inspiration from *Bullitt* in its use of practical effects and real driving stunts to create dynamic car chase sequences. Wright has expressed admiration for *Bullitt*'s chase scenes and their influence on his work." Edgar Wright Gushes About 10 Movies That Influenced 'Baby Driver' (Part 1) Ethan Anderton SlashFilm
  6. The Rock (1996)
    "The high-speed car chase through San Francisco in "The Rock" pays homage to the iconic chase scene in "Bullitt."" RogerEbert.com source
  7. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
    "The film's realistic car chases and the cool cop with a cooler car concept influenced the vehicular action and the design of Max's V8 Interceptor." Bfi source