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The Sugarland Express (1974)

A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.

  • Mar 31, 1974
  • 1h 50m
  • PG

6.6/10

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489 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Sugarland Express is a 1974 crime and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. Its leading cast includes Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Ben Johnson. It runs for 1 hour 50 minutes.

Synopsis

Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of Texas and resolve to do whatever it takes to get him back. Lou-Jean gets Clovis out of jail, and the two steal their son from his foster home, in addition to taking a highway patrolman hostage. As a massive dragnet starts to pursue them across Texas, the couple become unlikely folk heroes and even start to bond with the captive policeman.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 50 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 489 TMDB votes

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Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Goldie Hawn Lou Jean Poplin
  • William Atherton Clovis Poplin
  • Ben Johnson Captain Tanner
  • Michael Sacks Slide
  • Gregory Walcott Mashburn
  • Steve Kanaly Jessup
  • Louise Latham Mrs. Looby
  • Harrison Zanuck Baby Langston
  • A.L. Camp Mr. Nocker
  • Jessie Lee Fulton Mrs. Nocker
  • Dean Smith Russ Berry
  • Ted Grossman Dietz
  • Bill Thurman Hunter
  • Ken Hudgins Standby #1
  • Buster Daniels Drunk
  • James N. Harrell Mark Fenno
  • Frank Steggall Logan Waters
  • Roger Ernest Hot Jock #1

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