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The Getaway (1972) | Criteria

Still from The Getaway — The Getaway (1972) — Sam PeckinpahPhotographed by Lucien Ballard

Poster for The Getaway

Sam Peckinpah

The Getaway

English / 1972 / 2h 3m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Thriller Action

Letterboxd: 3.73/5·33.2K ratings·6.1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Scores by Quincy Jones
Position 16
Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 30

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Peckinpah

WriterWalter Hill

CinematographerLucien Ballard

Composer,

Toots Thielemans

EditorRobert L. Wolfe

ProducerDavid Foster, Mitchell Brower

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

Whitney Jonesas The Soldier

Raymond Kingas Boy on Train

Ivan Thomasas Boy on Train

C.W. Whiteas Boy's Mother

Brenda W. Kingas Boys' Mother

W. Dee Kutachas Parole Board Chairman