The Getaway (1972): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Getaway is a 1972 action thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah, starring Al Lettieri, Ben Johnson and Steve McQueen. It is partly based on The Getaway by Jim Thompson and Laura Lippman. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $9,588 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1973. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Fida Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Getaway About?
The premise of The Getaway without spoilers, adapted from The Getaway by Jim Thompson and Laura Lippman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bank robber Doc McCoy is eager to escape prison and makes a deal with Sheriff Beynon: rob another bank in exchange for his freedom. However, the heist doesn’t go as planned, and tensions rise between McCoy and his fellow thieves. He soon discovers that he cannot fully trust those around him, leading to a dangerous and unpredictable situation.
The Getaway Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texas
- on the run
- pump action shotgun
- neo noir
- husband wife relationship
- el paso texas
- u.s. mexico border
- betrayal
- bank robbery
- time bomb
- crime boss
- frustration
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- husband slaps wife
- jealousy
- shootout in a hotel
- train station locker
- ambush
- parole
- prison
- release from prison
- train station
- con artist
- slow motion action scene
- showdown
- gangster
- blood splatter
- tough guy
- fugitive
- wounded man
- humiliation
- hostage
- parole hearing
- slow motion scene
- bag of money
- money
- murder
- shootout
- hotel
- bulletproof vest
- car crash
- car chase
- shot to death
- veterinarian
- shotgun
- train
- garbage dump
- suicide
- violence
- organized crime
- ex convict
The Getaway Cast
Al Lettieri leads the cast, with Ben Johnson and Steve McQueen. Directed by Sam Peckinpah; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Peckinpah
Also Starring in The Getaway
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The Getaway Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Getaway 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Getaway Plot Summary
What happens in The Getaway from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bank robber Carter “Doc” McCoy has unexpected luck when he is paroled from a Texas state prison, a moment he finds surprising. However, lurking behind this stroke of fortune is the betrayal of his wife, Carol, who secured his release by sleeping with the corrupt yet politically influential Jack Benyon. This clandestine arrangement weighs heavily on Doc in the ensuing days, as he grapples with both his wife’s infidelity and the ulterior motives behind his release—Benyon wants him to participate in a bank heist aimed at snatching $500,000. Despite his reservations, Doc finds himself cornered into accepting Benyon’s choice of associates, particularly the unsavory criminals Rudy Butler and Frank Jackson, which he begrudgingly agrees to.
Full summary
The whole story of The Getaway, scene by scene
The Getaway Box Office
The Getaway grossed $9,588 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.6K
- International
- $9.6K
The Getaway Awards & Nominations
The Getaway earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1973.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1973 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Quincy Jones
The Getaway Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Getaway (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p
- Clip Bank Heist Double-Crossing
How Well Do You Know The Getaway?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that is paroled from prison?
Cars in The Getaway
114 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet Impala and the 1968 Ford Country Squire.
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1969 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1968 Ford Country Squire Main role -
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Main role -
1968 Mercury Monterey Main role
The Getaway Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “The Getaway - Ihre Chance ist gleich null” and “Побег”.
- Also known as
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- The Getaway - Ihre Chance ist gleich null
- Побег
- Guet-Apens
- La fuga
- Ein Mann explodiert
- Getaway - Eine knallharte Gangster-Story
- Le guet-apens
- Tiro de Escape
- Getaway!
- La huida
- 亡命大煞星
- A szökés
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- Getaway - rymmarna
- Útěk
- Ήταν δυο φυγάδες
- הבריחה
- Os Implacáveis
- ゲッタウェイ
- La fugida
- Sonsuz Kaçış
- Pakotie
- 겟어웨이
- Втеча
- Ucieczka Gangstera
- La huída
- گریز
- Vild flugt
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The Getaway FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Getaway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Getaway?
The Getaway runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Getaway released?
The Getaway was released on December 13, 1972.
Who directed The Getaway?
The Getaway was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
More films by Sam Peckinpah Who is in the cast of The Getaway?
The Getaway stars Al Lettieri, Ben Johnson and Steve McQueen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Getaway make at the box office?
The Getaway grossed $9,588 worldwide.
How is The Getaway rated?
The Getaway has 55 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is The Getaway based on a book?
Yes. The Getaway is partly adapted from The Getaway by Jim Thompson and Laura Lippman.
Was The Getaway nominated for any awards?
The Getaway received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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