The Sugarland Express (1974)
The Sugarland Express is a 1974 crime movie directed by Steven Spielberg, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Ben Johnson.
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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What is The Sugarland Express about?
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.
When was The Sugarland Express released?
The Sugarland Express was released on 31 March 1974.
How long is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express runs 1h 50m.
Who made The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Where can I watch The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Sugarland Express
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin
- William Atherton as Clovis Poplin
- Ben Johnson as Captain Tanner
- Michael Sacks as Slide
- Gregory Walcott as Mashburn
- Steve Kanaly as Jessup
- Louise Latham as Mrs. Looby
- Harrison Zanuck as Baby Langston
- A.L. Camp as Mr. Nocker
- Jessie Lee Fulton as Mrs. Nocker
- Dean Smith as Russ Berry
- Ted Grossman as Dietz