![]() ![]() However, the introduction of the baby carriage was an intentional part of the chase. ![]() When the Hackman character hits the car, it was unintentional actually, Hickman was negotiating the unknown actions of other drivers. Rumored to be edited to correspond to the dynamics of Santana’s Black Magic Woman, this chase was filmed on streets that were not closed. This chase was filmed, in piecemeal fashion, over the course of a couple of weeks. There is some debate about whether the bumper-mounted camera was filming at a normal speed, or at a slower speed that would help create a high-speed illusion. This particular chase is unique, as Doyle is pursuing an elevated train through New York City. Besides appearing in a small, non-driving role, he (and others) piloted the ’71 Pontiac LeMans commandeered by Gene Hackman’s “Popeye” Doyle character. The French Connection, 1971: Three years after Bullitt, Hickman was back on the big screen. Getting the desired results from the Mustang took three drivers, including McQueen Hickman was the only driver of the Charger. The City of San Francisco was quite accommodating to the production of this film, closing many streets during the filming of the chase. Conversely, the two Chargers required little-to-no reinforcement–and they flat outran the Mustang during filming. The Charger, powered by a 440 cubic inch V8, was being pursued by actor Steve McQueen, playing the title role while giving chase in his ’68 Mustang GT.Īccording to various articles, the two Mustangs used required serious reinforcement to withstand the 12-day torture of filming the chase through the hills, curves and traffic of San Francisco. While the internet has an abundant number of articles covering this car chase, it all boils down to a few key points: Hickman was the driver of the ’68 Charger R/T, and he appears on-screen as the driver/hit man. Let’s zoom out and examine them individually:īullitt, 1968: For many, it contains the definitive movie car chase, as Bullitt certainly helped set the standard for realistic car chases. Hickman appeared in many pictures in various roles, yet he is best known for three movies. In a subsequent interview, Hickman said he was holding Dean’s body when he expired. Hickman was the driver of Dean’s Ford station wagon (seen here in the background) on the fateful 1955 day when Dean collided with Donald Turnupseed, near Cholame, California (which is referenced in a movie review here). ![]() In the 1950s, Hickman was friends with (and driving instructor to) actor and icon James Dean. ![]()
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