Movie Description

The Sugarland Express

(1974)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Sugarland Express

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1974-03-31

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 50m

Budget₹ 3000000

Revenue₹ 12800000

Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures,Zanuck/Brown Productions

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama