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The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express

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1974 1h 50m6.6

The Sugarland Express

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

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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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DirectorSteven Spielberg
ScreenplayHal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 31, 1974
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 50m
Budget$3M
Revenue$13M
Profit+$10M
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes450
GenresCrime, Drama, Comedy
StudioUniversal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company

Photos24

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Cast

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Lou Jean Poplin

William Atherton

William Atherton

Clovis Poplin

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Captain Tanner

Michael Sacks

Michael Sacks

Slide

Gregory Walcott

Gregory Walcott

Mashburn

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Jessup

Louise Latham

Louise Latham

Mrs. Looby

🎭

Harrison Zanuck

Baby Langston

🎭

A.L. Camp

Mr. Nocker

Jessie Lee Fulton

Jessie Lee Fulton

Mrs. Nocker

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Russ Berry

Ted Grossman

Ted Grossman

Dietz

Bill Thurman

Bill Thurman

Hunter

🎭

Ken Hudgins

Standby #1

🎭

Buster Daniels

Drunk

James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

Mark Fenno

🎭

Frank Steggall

Logan Waters

🎭

Roger Ernest

Hot Jock #1

Guich Koock

Guich Koock

Hot Jock #2

🎭

Merrill Connally

Mr. Looby

🎭

Gene Rader

Gas Jockey

Gordon Hurst

Gordon Hurst

Hubie Nocker

🎭

George Hagy

Mr. Sparrow

Big John Hamilton

Big John Hamilton

Big John

🎭

Kenneth Crone

Deputy

🎭

Charles Conaway

Attorney

🎭

Robert Golden

Dybala's Kid

🎭

Rudy Robbins

Mechanic

🎭

Charlie Dobbs

Local Cop

🎭

Gene Lively

Reporter

🎭

John L. Quinlan III

Bailiff

🎭

Bill Scott

Station Man

🎭

Ralph E. Horwedel

Dispatcher

🎭

Edwin 'Frog' Isbell

Jelly Bowl

🎭

James Robert Allen

D.P.S. Officer (uncredited)

🎭

Marianna Clore Blase

Waitress (uncredited)

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Marvin Dybala (uncredited)

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Policeman at Football Game (uncredited)

🎭

Al Evans

Guard (uncredited)

🎭

Harvey Christiansen

Old Reporter (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sugarland Express

Where can I watch The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express (1974) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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....

Who directed The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express (1974) was directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 50m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express runs 1h 50m (110 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 450 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Sugarland Express worth watching?

The Sugarland Express is rated 6.6/10 by 450 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.