Steve McQueen shifting in Bullit

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Originally Posted by computerworks

interesting info...

McQueen insisted on driving the Mustang during the carefully choreographed pursuit, but when he failed to make a turn after locking up his wheels he sealed the deal for pro driver Bud Ekins, who handled the Mustang during the jouncy maneuvers along San Francisco's famously hilly streets.


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McQueen was talented in a car and on a bike, he rode in Triumphs international 6 day trial team (ISDT), and did all the driving in the Thomas crown affair, but his close friend ISDT and motorcross buddy Bud Ekins was in a different league; Ekins also did the barbwire border fence jump scenes in 'The Great Escape'.
Another old old film, but watch 'On any sunday' and you get a true feel for the demands of bike sport in the period, and also McQueens not inconsiderable talent.

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Originally Posted by LMH

The chase scene from "Bullit" is among the best but I like the one from "To Live and Die in L.A." more. The cars aren't quite as exciting but the driving is better IMO.
For those who haven't seen the movie, the chase involves two Secret Service agents being chased by FBI agents. Neither knows who the other is.
Larry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i52cJRLlgQ

Hey LMH, I hadn't seen that scene or that movie before. Pretty intense chase scene! I agree, it is a good one. I think I like the Bullit one the best because of the great cars, inspite of all the glitches. Thanks for the link to that great vid!

[LMH]

You've got to rent it! The chase is much better viewed with the context of the movie and on a larger screen.
When I saw it in the theater, I was exhausted at the end!
Larry

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I will do that! Thanks for the heads up! Have a good weekend!