"Bullitt" Short Explores The Making Of A Classic

This 1968 documentary short nicely explores the making of Steve McQueen's greatest film, using interview dialogue from McQueen with behind-the-scenes footage of filming and preparation.  Particularly intriguing are some alternate takes of several scenes, notably the different take of Bullitt and Walter Chalmers' discussion of Johnny Ross at the hospital; Robert Vaughn is much better in this alternate take than in the released scene.

The alternate angle of the car-chase scene where Bill Hickman runs into a camera nicely displays how McQueen did his own stunt driving in the famed chase.

In all this short adds a nice extra touch to McQueen's superb police drama.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality

A short documentary about the making of the film Bullitt.

Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality (1998)

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