Bullitt (1968)

It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play. 

---Miles Davis

It’s the silences and non-responses.   

The one thing I always remember about this movie is the upstairs handle that opens his front door.

I want Dr.  Willard: Replaced!

Steals a newspaper and buys half a dozen TV dinners: Too cool for words!

Robert Duvall’s greatest role: The second call was long distance.

They make the hit men look like: Middle aged accountants.

No trench coats: London Fogs!

“Shotgun and a backup man.”: Professionals!

“It’s your case!”: Silence!

“I’ll try to back you up!”: Silence!

“The door is open, sir.”:   Silence!

“I demand that signed statement, now!”:  When I’m ready!

Rolls down the window: For the Model 97.

We must all  compromise: Bullshit!

Known for its famous car chase, Bullitt actually has three excellent chase scenes– the first being a foot chase in the hospital, and the last another foot chase dodging aircraft on the runways of SFO.  (The car chase still holds up, despite being conducted with the lumbering beasts of the 60s.)

As popular as this flick is, I still think it is underrated. There's a reason Steve McQueen was the coolest  guy to appear on screen, and it’s not just because he wore desert boots – he was a great actor.

A beautifully made movie. In fact, a masterpiece.  Check it out!