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Duel

1971 · Movie · 90 min
B

MEANRANK

79/100

Averaged across 12 ratings · 296.5K votes

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61–90 out of 100

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A mild-mannered businessman driving through the California desert is suddenly targeted for no reason by the malevolent driver of a massive, grimy tanker truck. A relentless, high-speed game of cat and mouse ensues on the empty highways, pushing the man to the brink of survival.

Details

Released
25 December 1971
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
90 min
Rated
PG
Budget
$450.0K
Box office
$2.5K
Awards
2 wins, 3 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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1 major award won · 2 wins from 5 nominations across 4 ceremonies

Emmy 1972 Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing Winner
Emmy 1972 Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television Nominee
Golden Globe 1972 Best Movie Made for TV Nominee
Saturn Award 2003 Best DVD Classic Film Release Nominee
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival 1973 Grand Prize Winner

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