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The Getaway is a 1972 American action thriller film based on the 1958 novel by Jim Thompson. The film was directed by Sam Peckinpah, written by Walter Hill, and stars Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Al Lettieri, and Sally Struthers. The plot follows imprisoned mastermind robber Carter "Doc" McCoy (McQueen), whose wife Carol (MacGraw) conspires for his release on the condition they rob a bank in Texas. A double-cross follows the crime and the McCoys are forced to flee for Mexico with the police and criminals in hot pursuit.

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1972 · 2h 3m · Action · Crime · Drama

TMDB 7.1/10 (680 votes)

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

Directed by Sam Peckinpah

Box office $37M worldwide

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Sam PeckinpahDirector

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 JJohn Brysonas The Accountant

Bill Hartas Swain TTom Runyonas Hayhoe

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The Getaway is a 1972 American action thriller film based on the 1958 novel by Jim Thompson. The film was directed by Sam Peckinpah, written by Walter Hill, and stars Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Al Lettieri, and Sally Struthers. The plot follows imprisoned mastermind robber Carter "Doc" McCoy (McQueen), whose wife Carol (MacGraw) conspires for his release on the condition they rob a bank in Texas. A double-cross follows the crime and the McCoys are forced to flee for Mexico with the police and criminals in hot pursuit.

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