'Bullit' trivia and fun facts

Proud

Robert Vaughn has repeatedly said that his performance in this film is his best and contains the work he is most proud of.

Inspiration

Steve McQueen based his character on San Francisco Homicide Inspector Dave Toschi, made famous for his work on the Zodiac killings.

Requirements

According to Peter Yates, Steve McQueen made a point to keep his head near the open car window during the famous chase scene so that audiences would be reassured that it was he, not a stunt man, who was driving.