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The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express (1974)

6.6 | 31 Mar 1974 | Crime Drama Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Shari Rhodes Casting
Edward M. Abroms Editor
Joe Alves Art Direction
Mike Fenton Casting
Steven Spielberg Director
David Brown Producer
Hal Barwood Screenplay
John Williams Original Music Composer
Matthew Robbins Story
Richard D. Zanuck Producer

The Sugarland Express (1974) Cast & Crew

Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn
Lou Jean Poplin
William Atherton
William Atherton
Clovis Poplin
Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson
Captain Tanner
Louise Latham
Louise Latham
Mrs. Looby
Harrison Zanuck
Harrison Zanuck
Baby Langston
A.L. Camp
A.L. Camp
Mr. Nocker
Jessie Lee Fulton
Jessie Lee Fulton
Mrs. Nocker

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