The Sugarland Express
"A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her."
Originally released in 1974. The Sugarland Express is a crime/drama film. directed by Steven Spielberg.
Starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, and Ben Johnson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (439 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.8M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,800,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- The Zanuck/Brown Company
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 t...
Who directed The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg.
How long is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Sugarland Express released?
The Sugarland Express was released on March 31, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sugarland Express?
The main cast of The Sugarland Express includes Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott.
Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?
The Sugarland Express has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 439 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.