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The Sugarland Express (1974)

EN PG Released

A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.

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★ 6.6/10
Rating: ★ 6.6/10 (485 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Crime, Drama
Duration: 1h 50m
Language: EN
Release Date: Mar 31, 1974
Director: Steven Spielberg

Storyline

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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Original titleThe Sugarland Express
Release dateMar 31, 1974
StatusReleased
Keywordspolice, based on true story, road trip, kidnapping, prison, on the run, texas, hostage, adoption, texas ranger, stadium, baby-snatching

FAQ

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.

When was The Sugarland Express released?

The Sugarland Express was released on Mar 31, 1974 (status: Released).

Who directed The Sugarland Express?

Steven Spielberg directed The Sugarland Express.

What is the TMDB rating of The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 485 votes.