Duel was originally released as a television film in 1971 and later received a theatrical release in some countries. Duel is a suspense thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. The story follows a traveling salesman driving through the desert who becomes the target of a mysterious tanker truck driver. What begins as a minor road incident turns into a terrifying game of cat and mouse as the truck relentlessly pursues him. With minimal dialogue and constant tension, the film is widely regarded as one of the best road thrillers ever made and helped launch Spielberg's career.