The Sugarland Express (1974)
A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.
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.
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
Screenplay
- Steven Spielberg (Story)
- Hal Barwood (Story)
- Matthew Robbins (Story)
- Hal Barwood (Screenplay)
- Matthew Robbins (Screenplay)
Themes
Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Football Fever and Stadium Enthusiasm, Soccer Stadium: Chants and Passion
Keywords
prison, police, stadium, kidnapping, hostage, texas, adoption, texas ranger, baby-snatching, based on true story, road trip, on the run, vulgarity, convicted felon, runaway couple
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott, Steve Kanaly.
- How long is The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express is a Crime, Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Sugarland Express?
- The Sugarland Express had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Sugarland Express gross?
- The Sugarland Express grossed $13M worldwide.
- Where was The Sugarland Express produced?
- The Sugarland Express was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sugarland Express?
- The themes of The Sugarland Express include: Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Football Fever and Stadium Enthusiasm, Soccer Stadium: Chants and Passion.