The Sugarland Express (1974)

The Sugarland Express (1974)

  • 6.8
  • 1h 50min
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1974-05-29 (USA)

Storyline

Lou-Jean, a blonde woman, tells her husband, who is imprisoned, to escape. They plan to kidnap their own child, who was placed with foster parents. The escape is partly successful, they take a hostage, who is a policeman and are pursued through to Texas...



Short Review

Spielberg's eye for detail is stated visually rather than through dialogue and the film offers many accurate vignettes of America's obsession with "heroes" and heroism.


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