The Sugarland Express

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.

Tagline

“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama, Comedy

Director

Steven Spielberg

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg.

When was The Sugarland Express released?

The Sugarland Express was released on March 31, 1974.

How long is The Sugarland Express?

The Sugarland Express has a runtime of 1h 50m.

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