It's a favorite of mine because it is set in my home town. Parts of the chase scene with the hit men were filmed in southern portion of the city, where my family lived at the time. That scene, however, is slightly implausible as it cuts back and forth between the south part of town and the north part of SF. Pity about that Mustang, though.

He looks good in it. No argument there. The film itself doesn't do a lot for me.

I find there's a long era for films set in the times of the day (if that's the correct term?) that's starting to look painfully dated to me now. Maybe even as long a period as mid 60's to late 80's.

Not old enough to carry any charm or nostalgia like the old black and whites. Lacking the technical trickery we're all used to seeing on terrestrial tv on a normal Sunday night.

McQueen in Towering Inferno, it's beginning to look a bit ropey. Stop checking Walker's shoes in Point Blank and it's pretty unwatchable.

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Steve McQueen looks amazing in so many of his shots, indeed he could well be the greatest ivy dresser ever - but I can't recall one decent film he's been in. The Thomas Crown Affair is dire.

I've still not seen it. I read the novel (and its sequel) many years ago: well worth a read. The sequel less so. I'll have to see the film version one of these days.

It's just how I am. Once I decide to do something I have to do it within the next half century.

McQueens best film is surely The Sand Pebbles, I believe many thought he would get the Oscar but missed out in 66.

Not seen either but I'll keep an eye out.

'SMQ does project a cool image'

Definitely. Well-dressed, in shape and has a nice chick. The location is excellent too, and Napoleon Solo does a great job. Still not enough to make an interesting film.