The car chase in Bullitt set the standard for all modern car chases, partly because of the characters, but also because of their highly iconic cars.
The pursued, Steve McQueen's detective protagonist, drove a Highland Green Ford Mustang, the first major pony car, providing a more compact, sporty approach to muscle cars.
The advancements in camera technology, such as the Arriflex 35 II, allowed filmmakers to shoot car chases on real streets, enhancing the authenticity of the scenes.
Bullitt challenged all action filmmakers to utilize technological advancements to create thrilling car chases, significantly influencing the genre for decades to come.
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