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Brad Pitt Starring in Bullitt Remake?
July 6, 2007
Source: Monsters & Critics
by Alex Billington
This is one big rumor, but I'm intrigued by it enough to bring it to all of you. The movie website Monsters & Critics posted a scoop from an inside source that said Brad Pitt would be starring as Lt. Frank Bullitt in a remake of the 1968 classic Bullitt. The original film focused on the tough detective as he hunted down a hitman who killed his fellow officers.
The source claims that the project has been in development since 2003, but hasn't been greenlit by the studio until now, with no further details (including producers, writers, a studio or anything). There's not even a real establishment of the announcement, including how Pitt became involved in it, besides a flimsy statement.
"Brad shares a lot of the same passions as Steve McQueen - including a love of motorbikes and fast cars - so it was a dream role for him."
That's the only statement the source made, which leads us to believe it's a very flimsy rumor drummed up by some Brad Pitt fans. However, as always, we'll keep you updated on the official news.
Either way, I'd love to see a remake of Bullitt personally. Ever since I saw it a few years back and was vastly unimpressed by the so-called best car chase in film history or even the story itself, I'm sure a remake could bring out the better elements, like a rehash of the one-and-only Steve McQueen.
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Reader Feedback - 11 Comments »
1
FIRST!
This would be awesome BTW!
HIX on Jul 6, 2007
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And ooone moooore mooove like Tooom Cruuuise!
the guy want to be Tom Cruise, not Mc Queen. Pitt's life evolve around Cruise,my God! professionnaly and personnaly, he does all the same!
eww on Jul 8, 2007
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No. This would not be "awesome". It would not. No, no, no.
Go back and watch all of Steve McQueen's movies and then watch all of Brad Pitt's and tell me who's the man. Sorry, not 'the man'. I mean, The Man.
And lets not talk about how McQueen did a great deal of his own driving. Do you really think the studios are going to fork out the cash for Pitt to be insured to do his own driving? If they do, they're miserable idiots.
No remake of 'Bullitt'. And enough with the f*&^%$#@ remakes. I mean, have we run out of every single idea in the known universe?
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Julian in San Antonio on Jul 12, 2007
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In the span of 30 seconds, I was first excited about the thought of Pitt in a Bullitt remake and then totally against it. I agree with the above post, enough with the remakes. Try something original.
BTW, Steve McQueen rules.
Tony on Jul 31, 2007
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If you didn't like the original enough to actually want a remake, you're a moron. Bullitt, one of the best movies ever made. No matter who they used, remake would suck.
arg on Sep 23, 2007
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I don't honestly see how anyone could even consider remaking a claasic such as Bullitt. For starters, Frank Bullitt was Steve McQueens greatest role hands down. Besides, could anyone picture Brad Pitt as the burnt-out detective Frank Bullitt? Pitt is a good actor I'll give him that, but this role needs an actor, not a movie star. Besides, remakes almost never top the originals. Lets just pray that Hollywood dosen't add too much extra flash to this movie. Bullitt dosen't need a lot of extra crap. I won't even start on the possible remake of the classic Bullitt chase scene. If they screw that up, there will be a lot of McQueen and Mustang fans out there who will be disapointed. So I say no Bullitt reamke. LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blake on Nov 24, 2007
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How about a movie just called MUSCLE. A movie where the star actors car is a 1970 426 HEMI Plymouth Superbird. A non stop chase from start to end. The story hell i dont know.It just be cool to see some Mopar Muscle at the movies. As for a remake of Bullitt that would suck. I met a guy at a big mopar show that clames his black 68 Charger 440 RT is the one from the movie and told me he had the photos to prove it. ? The Charger from Bullet did miss but thay could not retake the seen
Dave Pomerleau on Dec 18, 2007
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Really?! Can't Hollywood come up with new stories? Ripping off great films that starred great actors is cowardly. C'mon Brad…think up your own classic crime thriller!
Nancy on Apr 23, 2008
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Unimpressed by the BULLITT car chase? It is hands down the best car chase sequence ever filmed, not like todays computer generated crap, hopefully, if they do remake it they'll film real drivers slamming real cars. Even if they do remake the chase, they'll never truly capture the rawness of the original. The original chase sequence has flaws, however, it is still perfect because it has all the right elements: A play to the death with two shady looking and psychotic hitmen with giant sized egos, up against a bad ass cop with a giant ego. Engaging in a bet-like car chase with a couple of crude and very, very bad assed American musclecars. The whole car chase is not only the best ever filmed, the musical score and plot are brilliant.
Jules on May 13, 2008
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Oh yeah, Steve McQueen was as tough and ready as the car he drove in the movie. Brad Pitt might be able to pull it off but he better be able to get behind the $%#@*& wheel of a real car and drive the ^*#@ out of it! Because if he doesn't come close [which is the most we could expect really] to doing this movie like McQueen done it he'll just make a fool out of himself.
Jules on May 13, 2008
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One more thing: Steve McQueen is, and always will be, Lt. Frank Bullitt.
Jules on May 13, 2008