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Best 13 Car Movies ever made

Greatest car movies in the history

By Car CommunityPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Here are 13 of the best car movies ever made, in no particular order:

1. Bullitt (1968) - Steve McQueen stars as a San Francisco cop who chases down the bad guys in a high-speed pursuit through the city.

2. The French Connection (1971) - Another classic car chase film, this one stars Gene Hackman as a New York City detective pursuing drug smugglers.

3. The Fast and the Furious (2001) - The first film in the blockbuster franchise that has become synonymous with car movies, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.

4. Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) - A cult classic starring H.B. Halicki as a car thief tasked with stealing 48 cars in a single night.

5. Vanishing Point (1971) - A surreal road movie about a driver named Kowalski who attempts to deliver a Dodge Challenger from Colorado to San Francisco in just 15 hours.

6. Le Mans (1971) - A racing drama starring Steve McQueen as a driver competing in the legendary 24-hour race.

7. Rush (2013) - A biographical drama about the intense rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

8. The Italian Job (1969) - A heist film about a group of thieves who plan to steal gold from a convoy of Mini Coopers in Italy.

9. Death Race 2000 (1975) - A dystopian action film about a violent cross-country race where drivers score points by running over pedestrians.

10. Cars (2006) - A Pixar animated film about a race car named Lightning McQueen who learns the importance of friendship and humility.

11. American Graffiti (1973) - A nostalgic coming-of-age film set in the early 1960s, featuring classic cars and a great soundtrack.

12. Christine (1983) - A horror film about a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury that wreaks havoc on its owner's life.

13. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - While not strictly a car movie, this post-apocalyptic action film features some of the most impressive and intense car chases in recent memory.

Which of these movies do you think has the best car chase scene?

All of the movies on this list have memorable car chase scenes, but if I had to choose one, I would say that the car chase in "Bullitt" is often cited as one of the greatest car chases in cinematic history. The scene is shot in real-time with minimal music and sound effects, which makes it all the more intense. Steve McQueen's character driving a 1968 Ford Mustang GT chasing a Dodge Charger through the hilly streets of San Francisco is iconic, and the scene has been imitated and paid homage to in countless other movies and TV shows over the years.

What other movies have car chase scenes that are worth watching?

There are many other movies that have car chase scenes that are worth watching. Here are a few more:

1. The Blues Brothers (1980) - This comedy classic features a wild chase scene through the streets of Chicago, with the Blues Brothers driving a police car.

2. Ronin (1998) - This action-thriller features a pulse-pounding car chase scene through the narrow streets of Nice, France.

3. The Bourne Identity (2002) - This spy thriller includes a thrilling car chase scene through the streets of Paris, with Matt Damon's character driving a Mini Cooper.

4. Baby Driver (2017) - This action film features several impressive car chase scenes, including a high-speed pursuit set to the tune of "Bellbottoms" by the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

5. Drive (2011) - This neo-noir crime drama includes several intense car chase scenes, with Ryan Gosling's character driving a 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle.

6. The Raid 2 (2014) - This Indonesian action film includes a thrilling car chase scene through the streets of Jakarta, with the hero pursued by a gang of assassins.

7. The Transporter (2002) - This action-thriller features several impressive car chase scenes, with Jason Statham's character driving a BMW 7 Series.

8. Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - This classic comedy includes several high-speed chase scenes, with Burt Reynolds' character driving a Pontiac Trans Am.

9. Bull Durham (1988) - This baseball movie includes a memorable scene where Kevin Costner's character teaches Susan Sarandon's character how to drive a manual transmission on a deserted road.

These movies all feature exciting and memorable car chase scenes, each with its own unique style and approach.

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