The Sugarland Express 1974
“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”
What is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 31, 1974
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Sugarland Express is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate couple hijacks a highway patrolman to reclaim their baby.”
- High‑stakes chase across Texas
- Blend of crime drama and unexpected humor
- Violent hostage situation may be intense for younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tense road‑chase dramas with a touch of reluctant heroism.
The film contains hostage and police chase scenes, suitable for mature children and adults.
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When was The Sugarland Express released?
It was released in the United States on March 31, 1974.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime and drama film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 50 minutes.
What is the basic premise of the story?
It follows a married couple who steal their baby from a foster home and take a highway patrolman hostage while evading a statewide dragnet.
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