Notice McQueen doesn't look at Norman Fell's character much but looks mostly at his boss. Mcqueen knows that his boss understands Mcqueen's motives well. Furthermore, to see that paper pusher get a free ride while Mcqueen has to call his girlfriend to give him a ride.
The best scene for me in this whole movie is the hospital scene with the Black Doctor working his magic to save the shot up man. Very realistic. This whole movie was based on realism. The airport chase was just as awesome for it's realism.
No one has ever come close to dominating a movie scene like Steve McQueen. He didn't even have to say a word all he had to do was stare at you. I'm old enough to have seen this movie in the theater like 4 times if memory serves. It didn't hurt his co star was the hottest woman on the planet at that time. Great memory's in a simpler time.
You do know that a dark navy blue tie with a pattern of two white stripes was used by both Warden and Redford in All The President's Men and is a staple in other movies too?? Oh, and I believe that movie was made in what year?
Favourite Steve McQueen film. In fact I wish he made a lot more films like this. He was a natural in these type of films as was Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis and Denzel Washington.
Very nuanced acting, but only because it's such a brilliantly directed and edited scene. Exquisitely understated (oddly enough, it oftentimes takes a Brit or other outsider to truly understand American culture). You really don't see this sort of thing anymore.
Rayoscope, you are right, there is something about the feel of this film that doesn't exist anymore. They make on occasion a good film today, but the kind of simple beauty just doesn't exist in films today. The scene in the coffee shop with the jazz music playing in the background, and the way Frank Bullitt looks at his girlfriend is just priceless.
Yes, but it's so essential to the story: senator whose self-interest trumps police procedure (not that Frank's recalcitrant nature doesn't dirty some brogues here & there).
randy464 I had to do a scene like where he looks the other way at the check out thingie when a Supervisor type who wanted to fire me walked right by without seeing me standing next to a pillar at a big assed convention last year..
Simon Oakland was such a professional. Apparently, he was always known for this quality throughout his career. He worked steadily throughput the 1970’s including roles on Broadway. He is greatly missed.
@Angie H. @Angie H. Denying his humanity? Angie you need to take a deep breath and calm down. You know exactly what I meant. I meant is that the actor who played Mr Roper Norman Fell. You forgot The Graduate where he played Mr McCleerly. I'm familiar with Mr Fell's full filmography. He graduated from the same University that my grandfather did, Temple University.
McQueen - at this time - was still getting his act together, and would have been even better if the other actors had been given time to rehearse with him more. McQueen knew how to BUILD on what other actors around him did, and there simply wasn't enough time given this scene. Sorry to say. John.
This is getting retarded psycho analyzing scenes like this but it kills me Every Time seeing McQueen stare into Oakland fter he gives him the info on the Hotel. Why o why does it have to be so quirt in the times of too much strong coffee and blaring music? Come the f on. There is no. Way. That. Could ever happen in a Hollywood based movie in 2020. INDEPENDENT MOVIE MAKERS MINDSETS MATTER!!
How can there only be two dead men in that Charger, when one of them had a shotgun, most of which would have been in that burned up car. Right, I mean shotgun barrels don't melt in a car fire. You need a smelter with lignite coal for that.
The cast look so f**king sharp it's inspiring.
When cool style was effortless.
amen!
I love the look Simon Oakland gives McQueen when he tells him to leave.
Like a top shelf IPA beer.
With all there billions of $'s these days they can no longer get remotely close to making movies like BULLIT, an absolute masterpiece of a Movie...
McQueen conveys more with the movement of his eyes than he would with a whole page of dialogue. He was a master film actor
A fantastic scene with 4 heavy weight actors Steve McQueen Don Gordon Norman Fell and Simon Oakland 👏
Nuff said 👍👍👍👍👍🙂
This is such a great scene. Outstanding acting. The dialogue, the body gestures, and the very intense looks they give each other
What does it mean that the guy called his girlfriend?
Jazz flute. Hallmark of hip 60s cinema
Ya' know what I like about a lot of movies of that era ? No overacting....just plain, simple, acting.
Notice McQueen doesn't look at Norman Fell's character much but looks mostly at his boss. Mcqueen knows that his boss understands Mcqueen's motives well. Furthermore, to see that paper pusher get a free ride while Mcqueen has to call his girlfriend to give him a ride.
I know. You can see he really hated that lieutenant.
The best scene for me in this whole movie is the hospital scene with the Black Doctor working his magic to save the shot up man. Very realistic. This whole movie was based on realism. The airport chase was just as awesome for it's realism.
The scenes in the hospital were just gloomy, but good.
@@eles2147 I don't like admitting to this but the loud screeching voice of that nurse when she seeswhat she sees sets me off somewhat.
Ironically, the epic car chase scene was the least realistic for me simply because of my knowledge of SF geography 😂
IIRC they used actual medical personnel for those scenes and they controlled the dialog to make it as realistic as possible.
Simon Oakland is a great actor. Use to watch him in Kolchak as Carl’s boss.
Don’t forget his role as the general in Black Sheep Squadron
I love the small but powerful roles Oakland has done like the one here and in Psycho
ArseneWenger he was great as Vincenzo in The Night Stalker.
Simon Oakland exuded authority here, he came across as a leader, but with the instinct of knowing when one of his officers was right. Fine actor.
Oakland was awesome, as was the whole cast. McQueen et al we’re AWESOME!
No one has ever come close to dominating a movie scene like Steve McQueen. He didn't even have to say a word all he had to do was stare at you. I'm old enough to have seen this movie in the theater like 4 times if memory serves. It didn't hurt his co star was the hottest woman on the planet at that time. Great memory's in a simpler time.
I like the suits they wore back then. The narrow ties they wore then made their comeback.
@Spanky Harland yea. I hope the 70s and 90s fashion never come back
You do know that a dark navy blue tie with a pattern of two white stripes was used by both Warden and Redford in All The President's Men and is a staple in other movies too?? Oh, and I believe that movie was made in what year?
Spanky Harland what is this "guess" shite? When YOU do know it was very de rigeur in the 70s. Please.
When ties were skinny and dicks were long and thick.
"Sorry, Lieutenant. No cars left." Bullitt: "I'll call up my hot girlfriend to pick me up in her Porsche 356."
Simon Oakland was such a superb character actor .........
Favourite Steve McQueen film. In fact I wish he made a lot more films like this. He was a natural in these type of films as was Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis and Denzel Washington.
Very nuanced acting, but only because it's such a brilliantly directed and edited scene. Exquisitely understated (oddly enough, it oftentimes takes a Brit or other outsider to truly understand American culture). You really don't see this sort of thing anymore.
Rayoscope, you are right, there is something about the feel of this film that doesn't exist anymore. They make on occasion a good film today, but the kind of simple beauty just doesn't exist in films today. The scene in the coffee shop with the jazz music playing in the background, and the way Frank Bullitt looks at his girlfriend is just priceless.
The King of Cool, Keeping His Cool. Yeah.
Just like "Cool Hand Luke".
The role played by Steve, is tailor made for his essence ...his coolness 👏
Simon Oakland kills this character. Loved him.
Such a great scene.
My favorite Steve McQueen movie by far.
The only moment in the entire film McQueen showed a hint of nervousness .... 2:15
I've always seen this as a sign of respect for his boss. Dirty Harry hadn't arrived yet..
The coolest cop movie ever made.
Because McQueen was the coolest actor who played a cop.
Great contrast between 3 real cops & a politician cop re the girlfriend phone call..
It’s almost as if Norman Fell’s Mad Mad World character was promoted and transferred to San Francisco.
Chalmers interferes with the investigation every step of the way! Was anyone else irked by this?!
Yes, but it's so essential to the story: senator whose self-interest trumps police procedure (not that Frank's recalcitrant nature doesn't dirty some brogues here & there).
The luggage search scene was pretty intense.
randy464 I had to do a scene like where he looks the other way at the check out thingie when a Supervisor type who wanted to fire me walked right by without seeing me standing next to a pillar at a big assed convention last year..
Posture versus imposture, everyone chooses!
Simon Oakland. 'nuff said.
the king of cool
SPOT ON!!! Especially the first part. For EVERYONE who's had to go through that..."That's an order!" (Think snarling cat). ROWR! Thank you big time.
Simon Oakland was such a professional. Apparently, he was always known for this quality throughout his career. He worked steadily throughput the 1970’s including roles on Broadway. He is greatly missed.
Seems weird to see Mr. Roper in a serious role
It's Mr. Roper.
@Angie H. @Angie H. Denying his humanity? Angie you need to take a deep breath and calm down. You know exactly what I meant. I meant is that the actor who played Mr Roper Norman Fell. You forgot The Graduate where he played Mr McCleerly. I'm familiar with Mr Fell's full filmography. He graduated from the same University that my grandfather did, Temple University.
A great movie
Simon Oakland is the kind of boss you want, and will go to the wall for, and he will back you up too.
McQueen - at this time - was still getting his act together, and would have been even better if the other actors had been given time to rehearse with him more. McQueen knew how to BUILD on what other actors around him did, and there simply wasn't enough time given this scene. Sorry to say. John.
great movie
2:43 It looks very simple but they just don't do shots like this anymore.
Spot on
This is getting retarded psycho analyzing scenes like this but it kills me Every Time seeing McQueen stare into Oakland fter he gives him the info on the Hotel. Why o why does it have to be so quirt in the times of too much strong coffee and blaring music? Come the f on. There is no. Way. That. Could ever happen in a Hollywood based movie in 2020.
INDEPENDENT MOVIE MAKERS MINDSETS MATTER!!
They just don't make movies like this anymore. Classic.
Jacqueline Bissett is hot with the king of cool 😎 🥰
A teue classic
Simon Oakland was great
At 27,it's mr.ROPER!!!
This place is filled with Zombies now as speak!.
🎵
Mr. Roper has to go and tattle to his little boyfriend.
POLITICIANS !!!TRULY FEAR AN HONEST COP ?????g
hard to the right job with politics over your back --- that is how people get hurt
I didn't know the dude got roiled for that chase. In fact, it was illegal and that should have put the dept under federal investigation.
Hell gets to ride in a porsche with his sexy gf.😋
thought the gal was identified in the previous telecopier scene ?
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How can there only be two dead men in that Charger, when one of them had a shotgun, most of which would have been in that burned up car. Right, I mean shotgun barrels don't melt in a car fire. You need a smelter with lignite coal for that.
Mr roper
Captain Bennett is Frank Bullitts boss But Frank doesn't have a boss 😜😀
What kind of car does his gf drive?
Porsche 356. A Classic car worth $$$ today
@@robertharle6377 I thought it was a VW all these years.
@@studinthemakingThe Porsche 911 replaced the 356 in 1964. You can see some similarities in the stying of both cars