Duel

Nov 13, 1971

1h 29m

★ 7.4

The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Universal Television

Duel Trailers

Cast

David Mann

Dennis Weaver

Mrs. Mann

Jacqueline Scott

Cafe Owner

Eddie Firestone

Bus Driver

Lou Frizzell

Man in Cafe

Gene Dynarski

Lady at Snakerama

Lucille Benson

Gas Station Attendant

Tim Herbert

Old Man

Charles Seel

Waitress

Shirley O'Hara

Old Man in Car

Alexander Lockwood

Old Woman in Car

Amy Douglass

Radio Interviewer (voice)

Dick Whittington

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