I guess this film started the trend of a more grittier, more naturalistic approach to film making. By the end of the sixties the comedy caper and the lightweight action film had rolled over to allow the new wave of cynical, realistic films to take their place. For us Brits it was the release of 'Get Carter'. For the US it was 'Bullitt' and 'Point Blank' to name but a few.
@Tamiyadriver3 The Charger came with a 440 Hemi and 727 Turboflite tranny. Two Mustangs were used. Both with 325 hp 390's. One had a Ford-o-matic tranny, the other a four speed manual. The Charger made it's own sounds. The sounds we're supposed to think are from Bullitt's Mustang came from a Ford GT-40.
@GWLAD I heard they probably dubbed in the sound of a (race) car with a non-synchro gearbox, hence the need for double clutching. But there has been a lot of speculation on the subject, this being the one theory I'd guess to be true.
@GWLAD That was 'hollywood magic' - they put the sound of GT40. So, the engine exhaust was different and its racing non-synchro gearbox needed double clutching.
I remember reading in a biography that McQueen kept overdriving the car. Bud had to be called in for the tight driving. They also came up with the lowside stunt.
Why didn't Steve McQueen talk about Bud Ekins? He also drove the Mustang in certain parts of the chase and he was the guy that lowsided on the motorcycle.
@Stuntman175 I remember reading this; when you're watching the chase, and you can see that it's Steve driving the car, quite obviously, it's Steve driving the car. When you can't see the driver's face, it's Bud Ekins... The "story" being pushed at the time was ; it was Steve driving Steve's own car. BUT, it wasn't always Steve driving and neither one, of the two Mustangs used, was Steve's own car.
Thanks a TON for posting this! I saw this documentary on tv like way back in the early 1970's. Then it vanished for decades until I just found it now on Youtube. Fascinating insights into both the film and Steve McQueen.
I guess this film started the trend of a more grittier, more naturalistic approach to film making. By the end of the sixties the comedy caper and the lightweight action film had rolled over to allow the new wave of cynical, realistic films to take their place. For us Brits it was the release of 'Get Carter'. For the US it was 'Bullitt' and 'Point Blank' to name but a few.
TK42138 1 month ago
thanks for uploading that was cool..
just like the man.
antiochus66 2 months ago
how did steve get that unique exhaust sound out of that 68 390gt was it valve bounce was it doubling the clutch
GWLAD 2 months ago
@GWLAD I am not sure butI thought I've read somewhere that they put another (racing) engine in the car.
Tamiyadriver3 2 months ago
@Tamiyadriver3 The Charger came with a 440 Hemi and 727 Turboflite tranny. Two Mustangs were used. Both with 325 hp 390's. One had a Ford-o-matic tranny, the other a four speed manual. The Charger made it's own sounds. The sounds we're supposed to think are from Bullitt's Mustang came from a Ford GT-40.
Taranau 6 hours ago
@GWLAD I heard they probably dubbed in the sound of a (race) car with a non-synchro gearbox, hence the need for double clutching. But there has been a lot of speculation on the subject, this being the one theory I'd guess to be true.
X3cutioner 2 months ago
@GWLAD That was 'hollywood magic' - they put the sound of GT40. So, the engine exhaust was different and its racing non-synchro gearbox needed double clutching.
MrWindsor289 2 months ago
@GWLAD Double clutching.
IdontneedanIpod 1 month ago
God damn that is one sexy 68 Fastback Mustang!
MrCleanPolo 2 months ago
I remember reading in a biography that McQueen kept overdriving the car. Bud had to be called in for the tight driving. They also came up with the lowside stunt.
52teleopeng 3 months ago
Why didn't Steve McQueen talk about Bud Ekins? He also drove the Mustang in certain parts of the chase and he was the guy that lowsided on the motorcycle.
Stuntman175 3 months ago
@Stuntman175 I remember reading this; when you're watching the chase, and you can see that it's Steve driving the car, quite obviously, it's Steve driving the car. When you can't see the driver's face, it's Bud Ekins... The "story" being pushed at the time was ; it was Steve driving Steve's own car. BUT, it wasn't always Steve driving and neither one, of the two Mustangs used, was Steve's own car.
Taranau 6 hours ago
One of my all time favorites!!
quikgt 3 months ago
Thanks a TON for posting this! I saw this documentary on tv like way back in the early 1970's. Then it vanished for decades until I just found it now on Youtube. Fascinating insights into both the film and Steve McQueen.
delavalmilker 3 months ago
Hats off to Mr. Hicks for wrestling that big Dodge around.
gregwddriver 3 months ago
where are his desert boots?
thepolodon21 3 months ago
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Friendly9593 5 months ago
what raceway?
leylandcarsloverslea 5 months ago
THANKS!!!
TobiasStarklint 8 months ago
oh my Lord Jesus, this is G.R.E.A.T.!!!! thanks for uploading this, i never knew it existed on youtube
Ceejayanthirium 10 months ago