
Duel (1971)★ 7.8/10
- Action
- Thriller
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Written by: Richard Matheson
A corporate traveler is relentlessly chased and tormented by the sinister operator of a colossal tractor-trailer.
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7Cast & crew
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Dennis WeaverDavid Mann
Jacqueline ScottMrs. Mann
Eddie FirestoneCafe Owner
Lou FrizzellBus Driver
Gene DynarskiMan in Cafe
Lucille BensonLady at Snakerama
Tim HerbertGas Station Attendant
Charles SeelOld Man
Shirley O'HaraWaitress
Alexander LockwoodOld Man in Car
Amy DouglassOld Woman in Car
Dick WhittingtonRadio Interviewer (voice)Videos
See all ›Awards · 1 wins, 3 nominations
See all ›- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2005Saturn Award · Best DVD Classic Film Release
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1972Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1972Golden Globe · Best Movie Made for TV
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1972Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television
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Shawn_McleanJuly 30, 2025
Shawn_McleanJuly 30, 2025This film marked Steven Spielberg’s directorial debut and won the Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing. It also earned him the chance to helm Jaws. Spielberg truly knows how to play an audience and pace a story. It’s no exaggeration to say that this low-budget 1971 production made him an overnight sensation.
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Mario_SantiagoJuly 30, 2025
Mario_SantiagoJuly 30, 2025A senseless, illogical case of road-bullying so absurd it feels like fate itself. The meticulous cross-cuts, masterful control of pace and atmosphere, and spine-tingling sound design… these elements shaped countless films that followed. Right out of the gate, this movie was ahead of its time—some filmmakers are just born for cinema.
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Lautaro LOctober 9, 2021
Lautaro LOctober 9, 2021Here's where it all began
We are facing the first film of the so-called King of Blockbusters. It's a film with which the director's fans (including myself) shut the mouths of all those who say that Spielberg is a good director just because he manages insane budgets. A classic that is definately worth the watch.
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User-1117029164July 30, 2025
User-1117029164July 30, 2025Um caso sem sentido e sem lógica de bullying na estrada tão absurdo que parece o próprio destino. Os cortes transversais meticulosos, o controle magistral do ritmo e da atmosfera e o design de som de arrepiar... esses elementos moldaram inúmeros filmes que se seguiram. Logo de cara, esse filme estava à frente de seu tempo — alguns cineastas simplesmente nasceram para o cinema.
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Cassidy_RobbinsJuly 30, 2025
Cassidy_RobbinsJuly 30, 2025Esse filme marcou a estreia de Steven Spielberg na direção e ganhou o Emmy de Melhor Edição de Som. Ele também lhe deu a chance de dirigir Tubarão. Spielberg realmente sabe como tocar o público e dar ritmo a uma história. Não é exagero dizer que essa produção de baixo orçamento de 1971 o transformou em uma sensação da noite para o dia.
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Ricardo-bebeJune 26, 2025
Ricardo-bebeJune 26, 2025Esta película marcó el debut como director de Steven Spielberg y ganó el Emmy a la mejor edición de sonido. También le dio la oportunidad de dirigir Tiburón. Spielberg sabe perfectamente cómo manejar al público y el ritmo de una historia. No es exagerado decir que esta producción de bajo presupuesto lo convirtió en una sensación de la noche a la mañana.
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violinhaJune 26, 2025
violinhaJune 26, 2025Un caso absurdo e ilógico de acoso en carretera tan irracional que parece obra del destino. Los cortes cruzados meticulosos, el dominio magistral del ritmo y la atmósfera, y un diseño de sonido estremecedor… estos elementos influyeron en incontables películas posteriores. Desde el principio, esta cinta estaba adelantada a su tiempo; algunos cineastas simplemente nacen para el cine.

















