The Gauntlet(1977)
“Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet”
Overview
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Malpaso Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$26M
Cast
Clint Eastwood
as Ben Shockley
Sondra Locke
as Gus Mally
Pat Hingle
as Josephson
William Prince
as Blakelock
Bill McKinney
as Constable
Michael Cavanaugh
as Feyderspiel
Carole Cook
as Waitress
Mara Corday
as Jail Matron
Doug McGrath
as Bookie
Jeff Morris
as Desk Sergeant
Mildred Brion
as Old Lady on Bus
Carver Barnes
as Bus Driver
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
Malpaso Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch The Gauntlet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Gauntlet (1977).
What is The Gauntlet about?▼
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
Who directed The Gauntlet?▼
The Gauntlet was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 1977. It is a drama, action, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Gauntlet?▼
The Gauntlet has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Gauntlet?▼
The cast of The Gauntlet includes Clint Eastwood as Ben Shockley, Sondra Locke as Gus Mally, Pat Hingle as Josephson, William Prince as Blakelock, Bill McKinney as Constable and more.
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