The Sugarland Express
“A girl with a great following. Every cop in the state was after her. Everybody else was behind her.”
6.6/ 10IMDb6.8479
19741h 50mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Steven Spielberg, Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
- Producers
- Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sugarland Express rated?
The Sugarland Express has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 479 votes.
Who directed The Sugarland Express?
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg.
When was The Sugarland Express released?
The Sugarland Express was released in 1974.
