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The Sugarland Express

1974·110 min

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.

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Top Cast

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Lou Jean Poplin

William Atherton

William Atherton

Clovis Poplin

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Captain Tanner

Michael Sacks

Michael Sacks

Slide

Gregory Walcott

Gregory Walcott

Mashburn

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Jessup

Louise Latham

Louise Latham

Mrs. Looby

H

Harrison Zanuck

Baby Langston

A

A.L. Camp

Mr. Nocker

Jessie Lee Fulton

Jessie Lee Fulton

Mrs. Nocker

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Russ Berry

Ted Grossman

Ted Grossman

Dietz

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Where can I watch The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express (1974) is available to stream on Netflix, Tubi and Apple TV+ in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
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When was The Sugarland Express released?
The Sugarland Express was released in 1974. It has a runtime of 110 minutes.
What kind of film is The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express is a crime, drama film. 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, an…
Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson and Michael Sacks.