The Sugarland Express(1974)
“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”
Overview
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$13M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • The Zanuck/Brown Company
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Where can I watch The Sugarland Express?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sugarland Express (1974).
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.
Who directed The Sugarland Express?▼
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1974. It is a crime, drama, comedy film.
How long is The Sugarland Express?▼
The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sugarland Express?▼
The cast of The Sugarland Express includes Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin, William Atherton as Clovis Poplin, Ben Johnson as Captain Tanner, Michael Sacks as Slide, Gregory Walcott as Mashburn and more.
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