Favorite car movie
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by mike2k
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For me it would be:
Bullitt, with S. McQueen, I can still hear the sounds of that Mustang, although I understand that it wasn't Steve who drove it when they did the recording.
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For me it would be:
Bullitt, with S. McQueen, I can still hear the sounds of that Mustang, although I understand that it wasn't Steve who drove it when they did the recording.
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Originally posted by AusS2000
Must be an old documentary. He's been dead for years.
Must be an old documentary. He's been dead for years.
If only they knew more about asbestos back then... The maint point of the short (5 minute) behind the scenes bit was how important it was to Steve to have realism in the film. The doctors and nurses were real doctors and nurses, working in a real hospital. Many of the other actors were real police officers, airline employees, etc.
In today's Hollywood of special effects, flash, and rapid scene cuts, where has the realism gone?
There was a good amount of time spent talking about the setup for the chase sequence. Steve remarks how the other stunt driver was "one of the best in the business" and how he was "probably the worst." Humility at its best.
Here's to Mr. McQueen, the essence of 
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Bullit #1 best sound. I will own a Mach 1 !!!
The French Connection it has the original chase scene.
Mad Max (the first one) it could only happen in Australia
Death Race 2000!!! What can you say, except roll out all the old folks on the wheel chairs!
The French Connection it has the original chase scene.
Mad Max (the first one) it could only happen in Australia
Death Race 2000!!! What can you say, except roll out all the old folks on the wheel chairs!
