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1974 · 110 min · PG

The Sugarland Express

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Crime, Drama

The Sugarland Express (1974) is a Crime film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in Texas during the 1960s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

A road trip, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Vilmos Zsigmond
Cast
Goldie HawnWilliam AthertonBen JohnsonMichael SacksGregory WalcottSteve KanalyLouise LathamHarrison Zanuck

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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