Duel
The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!
1971 • 74 min • Action · Thriller · TV Movie
Synopsis
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 74 Audience · 2124 · 100%
A traveling salesman in the California desert finds himself terrorized by a menacing tanker truck driver in a relentless chase. What begins as a petty road rage incident escalates into a terrifying struggle for survival.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Intense, sustained suspense throughout
- Threats of violence, but little graphic depiction
- Main character experiences extreme fear
What it models well
- Perseverance in the face of adversity
- Resourcefulness under pressure
- Survival instinct
Talk about it after
- Road rage and its potential dangers
- The nature of fear and unknown threats
- When to stand up for yourself
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Top billed cast
Director: Steven Spielberg • Crew: Richard Matheson, Richard Matheson
Trailers & clips
David Mann vs The Truck
Everything you need to know about Duel (1971)
Duel (1971) Original Trailer HD
Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (2,124)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $450,000
- Box office
- $2,544
- IMDb
- tt0067023
