The Getaway 1972
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What is The Getaway?
The Getaway is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1972
- Studios
- Foster-Brower Productions, First Artists, Solar Productions
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
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Overview
The Getaway is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Foster-Brower Productions, First Artists, Solar Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An ex‑con and his wife flee after a botched robbery.”
- Action‑filled crime drama
- Based on Jim Thompson’s 1958 novel
- PG rating limits graphic intensity
- Runtime exceeds two hours
Watch it if you enjoy tense crime thrillers with relentless pursuit.
The film’s gritty action and suspense are appropriate for mature teens and adults.
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When was The Getaway released?
It premiered in the United States on December 13, 1972.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and three minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It combines action, crime, drama, and thriller elements.
Is the story original?
The plot is based on Jim Thompson’s 1958 novel The Getaway.
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