[FCMCBULLITT]

I've had the two CD set movie for a while now and overlooked the selection called " Commentary by Director Peter Yates".

I played it last night and was very entertained to hear his comments and get a behind scenes story from the man who put it all together.

Some of the most intersting facts relating to the movie/vehicles were :

- McQueen insisted on Mr. Yates because of his experience directing a film called "Robbery" which had a vehicle chase scene

-Since Warner Brothers had a contract with Ford so they had to get their OK on using a non- Ford car to chase. They did not want a Ford chasing a Ford [they wanted good guy vs. bad guy]

-The black Dodge was chosen because it was the most " sinister" looking car - a perfect vehicle for hit men.

-The Mustang was shot in two configurations . It was stock at the beginning of the film and then sent out for it's mods.The chase scene was the last part of the film to be shot

-The city of San Francisco was extremly cooperative with him because the mayor wanted to showcase SF as a place to make films. They never told SF how fast they planned to drive the cars.

- Not one was scene was shot on a movie set



There are many, many facts about the films shooting, the camera work, relationships between the actors, etc - it was very entertaining and lasted about as long as the film.

I urge you "Bullitt " movie fans to watch it.

I now have a greater appreciation of the film - even without the chase scene.

 

[DSG 56]

I watched it a few weeks ago and I agree, it is a very cool piece of history on the movie. The inside information only made the movie better in my eyes.

 

[tigerhonaker]

Hi Matt,

I have that Set of Bullitt and have watched and listened to it.

It was also interesting that McQueen overshot that one street and it looked so good they left it in the picture.

tigerhonaker

 

[FCMCBULLITT]

Hi Matt,

I have that Set of Bullitt and have watched and listened to it.

It was also interesting that McQueen overshot that one street and it looked so good they left it in the picture.

tigerhonaker

True - he missed the street and that scene became one of the most memorable images of the chase.

BTW Mr. Yates was incorrect in his comment that Steve did all of the driving.

Numerous accounts has a second driver doing some of the scenes.

 

[tigerhonaker]

True - he missed the street and that scene became one of the most memorable images of the chase.

BTW Mr. Yates was incorrect in his comment that Steve did all of the driving.

Numerous accounts has a second driver doing some of the scenes.

You are Correct, Steve, Did-NOT do all the driving...........

Do You know Why :question: :question: :question:

The (Rest-of-the-Story) .........

Because they were (Afraid) for Steve to do ALL the driving that he was to Valuable to take a Chance on him getting HURT !!!!!!!!


tigerhonaker

 

[FCMCBULLITT]

....... Because they were (Afraid) for Steve to do ALL the driving that he was to Valuable to take a Chance on him getting HURT !!!!!!!!


tigerhonaker

Guess they wer'nt thinking of that when they let him run to and lay down under a moving jet plane.

The studio loved Yates for that move!

 

[VIC-TIM]

I don't have that one.

 

[Doc Coffin]

I`m surprised the insurance company allowed him to drive at all.

 

[Big Daddy]

-The city of San Francisco was extremly cooperative with him because the mayor wanted to showcase SF as a place to make films. They never told SF how fast they planned to drive the cars.

The cars reached speeds of 110 mph on the streets of San Francisco and residents actually called the police.

 

[JBcarnut]

I also have the 2-cd deluxe edition of the movie. I got it around the same time as my car, figuring no red-blooded Bullitt owner should be without it! I didn't get around to watching the director's comments until this week and agree that it increases my appreciation of the movie. I also watched the short behind the scenes piece made in '68 and "The Essence of Cool" feature on the 2nd cd which is a 1.5h documentary of Steve McQueen's movies w/ comments from co-stars, directors, ex-wives, etc. Cool stuff!

 

[SteveNYC]

Guess they wer'nt thinking of that when they let him run to and lay down under a moving jet plane.

The studio loved Yates for that move!

I've read it was a stunt man who did that. I'll have to go back and watch that scene again. Hmmm...



Steve

 

[English Bob]

I've had the two CD set movie for a while now and overlooked the selection called " Commentary by Director Peter Yates".


- Not one scene was shot on a movie set

You have to bear in mind that since the invention of the DVD, there has been pressure re-visit old movies and to add extras and comentarys etc. Things that are said are the best recollection from 40 years ago.

I posted what I thought was an interesting bit of trivia info and was shot down for it here. I got it straight from a directors commentary not an unreliable fat bloke in a pub?

My point is,
"Not one scene was shot in a studio" Yates added the bit where the two bad guys are in the Charger and the driver fastens his seat belt. That was added later for effect and reported that this was shot in the studio.
At least none of the driving or chase was faked and there were no cut up cars being rocked by film hands...

 

[Jimbob]

I've had the two CD set movie for a while now and overlooked the selection called " Commentary by Director Peter Yates".

I played it last night and was very entertained to hear his comments and get a behind scenes story from the man who put it all together.

Some of the most intersting facts relating to the movie/vehicles were :

- McQueen insisted on Mr. Yates because of his experience directing a film called "Robbery" which had a vehicle chase scene

-Since Warner Brothers had a contract with Ford so they had to get their OK on using a non- Ford car to chase. They did not want a Ford chasing a Ford [they wanted good guy vs. bad guy]

-The black Dodge was chosen because it was the most " sinister" looking car - a perfect vehicle for hit men.

-The Mustang was shot in two configurations . It was stock at the beginning of the film and then sent out for it's mods.The chase scene was the last part of the film to be shot

-The city of San Francisco was extremly cooperative with him because the mayor wanted to showcase SF as a place to make films. They never told SF how fast they planned to drive the cars.

- Not one was scene was shot on a movie set



There are many, many facts about the films shooting, the camera work, relationships between the actors, etc - it was very entertaining and lasted about as long as the film.

I urge you "Bullitt " movie fans to watch it.

I now have a greater appreciation of the film - even without the chase scene.

Now you know why the movie is truly a "classic..." :wink:

 

[timeswheels]

I understand the Mustang's exhaust sound track used in the chase scene was recorded off-site, then dubbed into the movie.
QUESTION: Is the exhaust note we hear in the movie actually from the Mustang GT movie car or is it recorded off a different vehicle?
If so, what?

Jim - #2223

 

[marichardson]

I understand the Mustang's exhaust sound track used in the chase scene was recorded off-site, then dubbed into the movie.
QUESTION: Is the exhaust note we hear in the movie actually from the Mustang GT movie car or is it recorded off a different vehicle?
If so, what?

Jim - #2223

IIRC, the exhaust sound was recorded from a Ford GT40. Perhaps someone else can confirm.I don't have my source of this detail available.

 

[rigsvt]

IIRC, the exhaust sound was recorded from a Ford GT40. Perhaps someone else can confirm.I don't have my source of this detail available.

I've heard the same story