Top 10 Chase Scenes of All Time
- 9 years ago
A good chase scene gets the heart pumping and the adrenaline flowing. There’s no shortage of great chase scenes in movie history, and no shortage of variety either. Here are our Top 10 across the board. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/9AGRm
What did you think of the list? Do you agree with our selections of best movie chase scenes of all time? Any chases you think we left off the list (we’re sure there are dozens)? What’s your all-time favorite pick for best chase in cinematic history? Do you think we overlooked a type of chase vehicle?
Let us know in the comments!
THE LIST
The Driver (1978)
Director: Walter Hill
The chase that inspired the 2011 remake is still a classic in our book.
E.T. (1982)
Director: Steven Spielberg
We all remember the magic of the bicycle silhouetted against the sky, but it was the climax of a pretty great chase scene
The General (1926)
Directors: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
The second train chase in this 1926 silent film was featured the most expensive stunt of its time, and is well worth revisiting the genre just for the quality of the chases.
The World is Not Enough (1999)
Director: Michael Apted
The boat chase in this Brosnan-era Bond film features some absolutely insane stunts along the way, and some absolutely mind-boggling engineering behind-the-scenes.
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Director: Irvin Kershner
The odds of successfully navigating an asteroid field are approximately 3,720 to 1. But Han Solo does it, while being chased by the Empire.
Akira (1988)
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
It’s a little unusual to pick an animated sequence in a list dominated by impressive practical stunts, but the sheer beauty of the motorcycle chases in Akira aren’t to be missed.
Ong Bak (2003)
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
This Tony Jaa martial arts movie makes full use of its star’s physical capabilities in the chase scene through the allys of Bangkok.
The French Connection (1971)
Director: William Friedkin
Gene Hackman’s pursuit of a subway in a car is one of the most raw, and epic chases we’ve ever seen on film.
Bullitt (1968)
Director: Peter Yates
This quintessential chase from the iconic Steve McQueen stands the test of time, and is our pick for best chase scene of all time.
What did you think of the list? Do you agree with our selections of best movie chase scenes of all time? Any chases you think we left off the list (we’re sure there are dozens)? What’s your all-time favorite pick for best chase in cinematic history? Do you think we overlooked a type of chase vehicle?
Let us know in the comments!
THE LIST
The Driver (1978)
Director: Walter Hill
The chase that inspired the 2011 remake is still a classic in our book.
E.T. (1982)
Director: Steven Spielberg
We all remember the magic of the bicycle silhouetted against the sky, but it was the climax of a pretty great chase scene
The General (1926)
Directors: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
The second train chase in this 1926 silent film was featured the most expensive stunt of its time, and is well worth revisiting the genre just for the quality of the chases.
The World is Not Enough (1999)
Director: Michael Apted
The boat chase in this Brosnan-era Bond film features some absolutely insane stunts along the way, and some absolutely mind-boggling engineering behind-the-scenes.
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Director: Irvin Kershner
The odds of successfully navigating an asteroid field are approximately 3,720 to 1. But Han Solo does it, while being chased by the Empire.
Akira (1988)
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
It’s a little unusual to pick an animated sequence in a list dominated by impressive practical stunts, but the sheer beauty of the motorcycle chases in Akira aren’t to be missed.
Ong Bak (2003)
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
This Tony Jaa martial arts movie makes full use of its star’s physical capabilities in the chase scene through the allys of Bangkok.
The French Connection (1971)
Director: William Friedkin
Gene Hackman’s pursuit of a subway in a car is one of the most raw, and epic chases we’ve ever seen on film.
Bullitt (1968)
Director: Peter Yates
This quintessential chase from the iconic Steve McQueen stands the test of time, and is our pick for best chase scene of all time.