The Sugarland Express (1974) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Sugarland Express (1974) — Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of… Streaming on Amazon ...
The Sugarland Express (1974) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Goldie Hawn as Lou Jean Poplin
- William Atherton as Clovis Poplin
- Ben Johnson as Captain Tanner
- Michael Sacks as Slide
- Gregory Walcott as Mashburn
- Steve Kanaly as Jessup
- Louise Latham as Mrs. Looby
- Harrison Zanuck as Baby Langston
- A.L. Camp as Mr. Nocker
- Jessie Lee Fulton as Mrs. Nocker
- Dean Smith as Russ Berry
- Ted Grossman as Dietz
- Bill Thurman as Hunter
- Ken Hudgins as Standby #1
- Buster Daniels as Drunk
Why Watch The Sugarland Express?
The Vibe: The Sugarland Express is a captivating and well-crafted crime and drama and comedy movie from 1974. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, The Sugarland Express retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with drama elements, The Sugarland Express deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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