The Sugarland Express
A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.
1974 PG 1h 50m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Sugarland Express |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 31, 1974 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | police, based on true story, road trip, kidnapping, prison, on the run, texas, hostage, adoption, texas ranger, stadium, baby-snatching |
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FAQ
What is The Sugarland Express about?
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.
When was The Sugarland Express released?
The Sugarland Express was released on Mar 31, 1974 (status: Released).
Who directed The Sugarland Express?
Steven Spielberg directed The Sugarland Express.
What is the TMDB rating of The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 485 votes.