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A hardline San Francisco detective, Lieutenant Bullitt (Steve McQueen), is at the center of the action when a witness needs protection. This story has shootings, murder, and one of the most exciting car chases in cinema.
What is the first hotel John Ross goes to after he leaves Chicago?
The Franklin Donner Hotel
The Jackson Silver Hotel
The Mark Hopkins Hotel
Ross is expecting a message at the hotel. When he doesn't get one, he gets into a taxi with a checklist.
The Paul Simpkin Hotel
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Steve McQueen wanted authentic sets used. Which is NOT used as a real set in this movie?
The hospital
The architecture office
The airport
The zoo
All of the places in the movie are authentic. No sets were built. There is no zoo scene.
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A hotel doorman spots Ross and makes a phone call reporting in. What does he report?
"Ross. Red necktie and hat."
"Heading to the Hotel Daniel. Room 634."
"Sunshine Cab 6912"
Ross gets into a cab driven by Weissburg (Robert Duvall). Bullitt later has the cab driver retrace Ross' ride.
"On time. Two briefcases."
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John Ross is going to testify against his criminal brother. What is his brother's name?
Joe
Nick
Pete
In the opening scene, a close-up shot of the office door reveals both brothers' names. John is trying to escape hit men who are pursuing him.
Ron
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What is in the rear window of the cab Ross gets into?
A sticker that reads, "Golden Gate Tours"
A bobble-head dog
A bobblehead dog nods in the rear window as Ross drives away from the hotel.
An American flag
Bird droppings
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Where does Bullitt's girlfriend, Cathy, work?
At an art museum
In a hospital as an accountant
At an architectural firm
This was an actual workplace. Some of the extras were architects.
At the district attorney's office
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What is the subject of the article in a newspaper Delgetti rants about at Bullitt's apartment?
A mumps vaccine
Delgetti is trying to get Bullitt to go to work. He's still in bed, and Delgetti picks up a newspaper to read while he's waiting.
The Vietnam War
Rising gas prices
An earthquake in India
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Where is Lt. Bullitt when he accepts a job offer from Chalmers to guard a state's evidence witness?
An auto union's award ceremony
A women's tea social event
Chalmers (played by Robert Vaughn) hires Bullitt and threatens him if he doesn't keep Ross safe. He tells him to have Ross in court on the following Monday.
At a police retirement ceremony
Backstage at an outdoor orchestra concert
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What does Ross say he has brought with him (aside from his wallet) to the Hotel Daniel where he is in hiding?
Chewing gum
A map
A safety deposit box key
A cigarette lighter
Bullitt is very cautious and warns Ross not to go near the windows. When they get there, he and Delgetti inspect the room.
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Cathy wants to know more about Bullitt's case. What does he tell her?
"You don't have the stomach for it, darling."
"It's complicated."
"It's not for you, baby."
She responds with, "Anything you do is part of me."
"You tell me about your job first."
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Bullitt takes Cathy to dinner while Delgetti and Stanton take their guard shifts. Where does he dine?
Coffee Cantata
The Coffee Cantata was an actual restaurant in San Francisco. They listen to jazz instrumentals while dining.
Beaujolais Bistro
The Fountain
Underwood Inn
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Stanton takes the second shift to guard Ross. What is Stanton's injury when hit men raid the hideout?
He gets a concussion.
He escapes without injury.
He is shot in the head.
He is shot in the leg.
Bullitt rides with Stanton to the hospital in the ambulance, to ask him what he remembers. Stanton recalls a 5' 10" man with gray hair, using a Winchester pump.
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What important detail does Stanton disclose to Bullitt about the assassination attempt on Ross?
A woman called up to the room.
A note was slipped under the door.
Ross makes a phone call but does not speak.
Ross took the chain off the door.
Bullitt thinks Ross was expecting someone else. He becomes suspicious of Ross.
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Who is the doctor in charge of Ross' surgery?
Dr. Howard
Dr. Sampson
Dr. Marsden
Dr. Willard
He gives Ross a 50-50 chance. Willard later cooperates with Bullitt to hide Ross' body.
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How do Bullitt and his captain know there was a professional hit on Ross?
They were told by other investigators.
They were contacted by the hit men.
No evidence or fingerprints were left behind.
A shot gun was used and there was a back-up man
Bullitt's investigation moves in a new direction as he tries to figure out who wants Ross dead. Chalmers is no longer trusted.
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What is Sam's (Bullitt's captain) advice regarding the Ross case?
"Do whatever you think is best...I will try to back you up."
The Captain plays a minor role in the movie. He doesn't get his hands too dirty.
"Don't rock the boat with Chalmers...he might make trouble for us."
"I only have 6 months to retirement. Don't screw up my pension."
"Your days are numbered if you don't do what I tell you."
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A nurse gives Bullitt food while he waits at the hospital. What does she give him?
A slice of pizza and a cola
A cookie and milk
A sandwich and milk
Bullitt is committed to staying at the hospital to check on Stanton's progress. He also wants to protect Ross.
An apple and juice
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Where in the hospital is the gray-haired hit man found?
In the stairwell
Bullitt contacts Delgetti and they try to secure the building. Bullitt chases him in the basement, but he gets away.
In the parking garage
In the bathroom
In the waiting room
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How does Ross die?
The gray-haired hit man stabs him with an ice pick.
He goes into cardiac arrest.
Bullitt suggests Ross' body be moved to throw his enemies off. Chalmers isn't told and he becomes enraged with Bullitt.
He succumbs to his shotgun wounds.
Chalmers suffocates him with a pillow.
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After spending the night with Cathy, Bullitt prepares for work while she eats breakfast. What is she eating?
Waffles
A fruit bowl
Shredded Wheat
Bullitt doesn't stay to have breakfast with her because he has to get back to the case. He always seems to be running off to work.
French toast
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In the famous car chase scene with the Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang, what color is Bullitt's car?
Blue
White
Black
Green
Bullitt drives the green Mustang. McQueen was a car collector and loved Porsches. In the latter years of his life, he became interested in motorcycles.
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Bullitt meets an informant for information on Ross. Where does he meet him?
Enrico's
They strike a deal for the information. Eddie only needs a half hour to come up with background on Ross. Frank offers a favor in return.
Giuseppi's
Luigi's
Santiago's
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How are the hit men eventually killed?
Another hit man assassinates them.
Bullitt shoots them.
Their car hits gas pumps and they blow up.
After an intense chase scene (considered one of the best in cinema), Bullitt bumps the car next to him enough that it loses control and heads straight for a gas station.
Chalmers poisons them.
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Where does Chalmers find Sam when he presents a habeas corpus to him?
Throwing a family birthday party in the backyard
Going to the theater
Having breakfast at a restaurant
Going to church
Chalmers antagonizes the Captain and puts pressure on him with his family around.
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Cathy witnesses one of Bullitt's crime scenes. What does she say to him about it?
"I can see why your heart is like stone."
"I can't stay with a man who has to face this every day."
"When is this madness going to end?"
"Do you let anything reach you?"
Cathy has to drive Bullitt around because he needs a car. She is concerned that his cold exterior is a result of the things he faces on the job.
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Who is Albert Renick?
A man who played the part of Ross.
Bullitt discovers the man he was trying to guard was never Ross, but a man name Renick. The real Ross tries to escape on a plane, but Bullitt chases him down.
The mobster behind sending hitmen to kill Ross.
An informant for Bullitt
Bullitt's father
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What does Bullitt find odd about the luggage?
There are no clothes.
There are no passports or tickets.
Bullitt starts to suspect that there are identity issues with Ross and Renick.
They are filled with drugs.
There is only one bag.
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Bullitt stops by a grocery store and picks up several what?
Loaves of bread
Swanson TV dinners
There is always an internal conflict with Bullitt as he tries to live a normal life with Cathy in the midst of the murders and deaths he faces on the job.
Bananas
Boxes of Hamburger Helper
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What dangerous stunt does Bullitt execute while pursuing Renick?
He lays down on the runway under a moving plane.
He tries to run after Renick/Ross who runs across a busy runway where planes are in motion for takeoff.
He jumps across two rooftops.
He hangs on to the hood of a car while it is in motion.
He dodges bullets without cover.
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The final scene shows Bullitt looking into the mirror, thinking about his career. The last shot is locked on what?
His sleeping girlfriend
The bullets and his gun
Bullitt reflects on his career as he takes off his gun and sets it down. Cathy is asleep in the next room.
His police badge
The streets of San Francisco
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Bullitt's character was based on real-life homicide officer, Dave Toschi. On what famous case did he work?
The Green River Killer
The Zodiac Killer
Toschi has worked on three movies related to the Zodiac Killer case: "Zodiac," "This is Zodiac," and "Zodiac Deciphered"
Charles Manson
Ted Bundy
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The movie is set in San Francisco. In what city is the book set?
Boston
"Mute Witness" was written in 1963 by writer Robert L. Fish. Fish wrote many books and short stories in the mystery/thriller/crime genre.
Dallas
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Bullitt busts into a newspaper machine on the street and grabs a paper. What is the headline?
"More Middle East Turmoil"
"Mayor Re-Elected to Second Term"
"Secret Witness to Testify"
"A Peace Talk Flurry"
The headline has nothing to do with the action of the plot.
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What does the number 6 have to do with the car chase scene?
Six different drivers used in the scene
Six hubcaps lost in the scene
Four drivers were used for the scene. McQueen wanted to do all of his driving, but a few mishaps, and his wife's input, limited what he did.
Six streets were used
Six takes to complete the scene
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Director Peter Yates orchestrated another famous car chase scene (15 minutes long) in what movie?
"The Italian Job"
"Robbery"
Yates began his career as a professional driver. He is not to be confused with David Yates who directed some of the Harry Potter movies.
"The Fast and the Furious"
"The French Connection"
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