- HD 1080
- Runtime: 89m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Stars: Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Eddie Firestone, Lou Frizzell, Gene Dynarski
- keywords: california, panic, chase, gas station, falsely accused, cliff, deputy, car crash, truck, salesman, stalking, cowardliness, desert, truck driver, based on short story, road rage, school bus, dangerous driving, eighteen wheeler, locked bumpers, overheating, railroad crossing
- Production_studio: Universal Television, American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
- Slogan: The most bizarre murder weapon ever used!
- The Duel is featured in the top rankings of 1971
- #4 in Top Action Movies of 1971
- #3 in Top Thriller Movies of 1971
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.
