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The Getaway (1972)

โ€œIt takes two to make it โ€ฆ The big two.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 694 votes 2h 3m pg ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#13 of 22 films from 1972 #495 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sam Peckinpah ยท Written by Jim Thompson, Walter Hill

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Overview

A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.

Cast

Steve McQueenas Carter "Doc" McCoy
Ali MacGrawas Carol McCoy
Ben Johnsonas Jack Beynon
Sally Struthersas Fran Clinton
Al Lettierias Rudy Butler
Slim Pickensas Cowboy
Richard Brightas The Thief
Jack Dodsonas Harold Clinton
Dub Tayloras Laughlin
Bo Hopkinsas Frank Jackson
Roy Jensonas Cully
John Brysonas The Accountant
Bill Hartas Swain
Tom Runyonas Hayhoe

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 1972
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$3,352,254
Box office$36,734,619 (11.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0068638

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Questions

How long is The Getaway?
The Getaway runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Getaway worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 694 votes, which places it #13 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 45%) and #495 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Getaway?
The Getaway was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wild Bunch (1969), Straw Dogs (1971), Cross of Iron (1977).
Who stars in The Getaway?
Steve McQueen as Carter "Doc" McCoy; Ali MacGraw as Carol McCoy; Ben Johnson as Jack Beynon; Sally Struthers as Fran Clinton; Al Lettieri as Rudy Butler; Slim Pickens as Cowboy.
What is The Getaway rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Getaway?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53044.

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