About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1974
Runtime
1h 50m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
463
Genre
Crime, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.0M
Cast
prison
police
stadium
kidnapping
hostage
texas
adoption
texas ranger
baby-snatching
based on true story
road trip
on the run
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Questions about The Sugarland Express
How long is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1h 50m (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1974.
What genre is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express is a Crime, Drama film (1974).
Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
The cast of The Sugarland Express includes Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott.
What is the TMDB rating for The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 463 votes.
