In this iconic 1968 film directed by Peter Yates, Steve McQueen stars as a determined San Francisco police lieutenant tasked with protecting a key witness in a high-profile case. The movie is renowned for its groundbreaking car chase scene through the streets of San Francisco, which set a new standard for action sequences in cinema. The film’s gripping narrative and McQueen’s charismatic performance have cemented its status as a classic in the crime thriller genre. It received an Academy Award for Best Film Editing, highlighting its technical prowess. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.