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The Sugarland Express (1974) Movie Summary
CRIME
DRAMA
PG
1974
FULL HD
The Sugarland Express, a gripping drama co-written and directed by a 26-year-old Steven Spielberg, makes its mark as the director’s first theatrical film debut. Based on a true story, a desperate mother (Goldie Hawn) attempts to reunite her family by any means necessary including helping her husband escape prison, kidnapping a Texas state trooper and leading the police on a wild chase across the state in an effort to save her son from adoption. Winning the hearts of many fans that followed her story on the news, this film conveys the true story of a girl who took on all of Texas... and almost won.
The Sugarland Express Film Synopsis
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.
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The Sugarland Express (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Goldie Hawn (Lou Jean Poplin), Ben Johnson (Captain Harlin Tanner), Michael Sacks (Patrolman Maxwell Slide), William Atherton (Clovis Michael Poplin), Gregory Walcott (Patrolman Ernie Mashburn), Steve Kanaly (Patrolman Jessup), Louise Latham (Mrs. Looby), Harrison Zanuck (Baby Langston Poplin), A.L. Camp (Mr. Nocker), Jessie Lee Fulton (Mrs. Nocker), Dean Smith (Russ Berry), Ted Grossman (Dietz), Bill Thurman (Hunter), Buster Daniels (Buster Daniels), James N. Harrell (Mark Fenno), Frank Steggall (Logan Waters), Roger Ernest (Hot Jock #1), Guich Koock (Hot Jock #2), Merrill Connally (Mr. Vern Looby), Gene Rader (Gas Jockey), all returned for the sugarland express movie.
Steven Spielberg (Director), Hal Barwood (Story), David Brown (Producer), Verna Fields (Editor), Matthew Robbins (Story), Matthew Robbins (Screenplay), Vilmos Zsigmond (Director of Photography), John Williams (Original Music Composer), Hal Barwood (Screenplay), Edward M. Abroms (Editor), Richard D. Zanuck (Producer), Steven Spielberg (Story), Mike Fenton (Casting), Shari Rhodes (Casting), Joe Alves (Art Direction), John R. Carter (Sound), William S. Gilmore (Unit Production Manager), John Williams (Conductor), Ulla Bourne (Script Supervisor), Del Armstrong (Makeup Artist),
Steven SpielbergDirectorScore: 63.1
Verna FieldsEditorScore: 1.9
Matthew RobbinsStoryScore: 6.6
Matthew RobbinsScreenplayScore: 6.6
Vilmos ZsigmondDirector of PhotographyScore: 4.6
John WilliamsOriginal Music ComposerScore: 11.5
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Deutsch Eine junge Frau und ihr aus dem Gefängnis geflohener Ehemann wollen ihr von den Behörden zur Adoption freigegebenes Kind zurückholen und verwickeln sich in eine Entführungsaktion. Mit einem Polizisten als Geisel und einer Kolonne von Verfolgern auf den Fersen fahren sie quer durch Texas, verursachen einen Sensationszirkus und enden im Kugelhagel der Polizei.
Italiano Una giovane donna convince il marito ad evadere di prigione, nonostante gli rimangano solo quattro mesi da scontare, per raggiungere il figlioletto affidato ad un'anziana coppia di coniugi. I due si impadroniscono poi di un'auto della polizia, prendendo in ostaggio l'autista. All'inseguimento della coppia si lanciano subito diverse pattuglie delle forze dell'ordine alle quali, via via, se ne aggiungono altre. Il gigantesco carosello viene seguito con emozione, per radio e per televisione, da migliaia di persone. La donna si sente un'eroina e convince il marito a non arrendersi.
Français Clovis Poplin s'apprête à être libéré de prison. Mais sa femme l'incite à s'évader pour aller récupérer leur enfant dans la ville de Sugarland. S'engage alors une course poursuite effrénée entre le duo, qui prend en otage un policier, et les autorités.
Español Un joven presidiario de apenas veinte años logra escapar de la cárcel con la ayuda de su esposa, casi una niña. Lo que se propone es recuperar a su hijo, cuya custodia ha sido entregada por la ley a una familia de acogida. Lo sorprendente es que la fuga se produce a pesar de que la pareja tiene serias limitaciones mentales.
Pусский «Шугарлэнд Экспресс» основан на подлинной истории Лу Джин Поплин, которая похитила заключенного из техасской тюрьмы и вовлекла полицию в безумную погоню по всей территории штата, пытаясь спасти своего сына от грозящего ему усыновления приемными родителями.
Nederlands Lou-Jean, een blonde vrouw, vertelt haar man, die in de gevangenis zit, dat hij moet ontsnappen. Ze beraden het plan om hun eigen kind te kidnappen, die in huis woont bij een pleeggezin. De ontsnapping is succesvol, maar tijdens hun ontsnapping worden ze door Texas heen achtervolgd door het politiekorps.
Magyar 1969, Texas állam. Lou Jean meglátogatja a férjét a börtönben. Az asszony ráveszi Clovist a szökésre, hogy segítsen visszaszerezni a kisfiukat, akit a gyámhatóság nevelőszülőknél helyezett el. Alig kelnek útra, máris összetűzésbe keverednek a hatósággal: az őket igazoltatni akaró járőrt az autójával együtt elrabolják. Kezdetét veszi az üldözés Texas állam végtelen autópályáin, amelybe egyre több járőrkocsi kapcsolódik be. A média is felfigyel a hajtóvadászatra, Lou Jean és Clovis népszerű hősökké válnak. Sorsukat azonban nem kerülhetik el. Megtörtént eset alapján.
Português Lou Jean Poplin é uma mulher que ajuda o marido a escapar da prisão, para que juntos possam ir até Sugarland na intenção de recuperar o filho, que foi adotado por um casal local. A fuga de ambos provoca uma caçada policial sem precedentes na história do Texas.
Polski Lou Jean Poplin i jej odsiadujący wyrok mąż zostali pozbawieni praw rodzicielskich. Ich synek mieszka z nową rodziną w miasteczku Sugarland. Rodzice, zatrzymując policjanta jako zakładnika, ruszają radiowozem w długą drogę po swoje dziecko, żądając jego wydania.
Český Sugarlandský expres, první celovečerní film legendárního režiséra Stevena Spielberga, byl natočen na motivy skutečného příběhu. Lou Jean Poplinová pomohla svému manželovi s útěkem z vězení, aby se připojil k jejímu boji za udržení si malého synka, jehož musí uchránit před adopcí. Nyní je čeká úprk napříč Amerikou se spoustou policistů v patách... V komplikované roli Lou Jean Poplinové září držitelka Oscara Goldie Hawnová.
עִבְרִית סרטו של סטיבן שפילברג, המתמקד ב- "No-where U.S.A". אחד מתפקידיה המרשימים של גולדי הון. סרט מרדף ובריחה מודרני. זוג הורים המבקשים למנוע מהשלטונות לקחת את בנם לאימוץ מחליטים לברוח ומעמידים מאות שוטרים במרדף אחריהם. טורי מכוניות משטרה מחפשות לעצור אותם ואילו כל תושבי המדינה מחפשים את הצלחתם של ההורים.
Português Baseado em fatos reais ocorridos no Texas em 1969. Lou Jean Poplin é uma mulher que ajuda o marido a fugir da prisão, para que juntos possam ir até Sugarland e recuperar o filho deles que foi adotado por um casal local. A fuga de ambos provoca uma caçada policial sem precedentes na história do Texas.
한국어/조선말 텍사스 교도소에 수감되어 있는 클로비스에게 아내인 루 진이 면회를 온다. 루 진은 클로비스에게 자신들이 가난하고 돈벌이가 마땅치 않다는 이유로 정부에서 아이를 부잣집에 입양하려 한다는 소식을 전한다. 클로비스는 형기를 거의 마치고 4개월 후면 출소할 상황이라 탈옥할 이유가 없었지만 이대로 있으면 아이를 영영 찾지 못한다는 진의 절박한 설득에 못 이겨 탈옥을 감행한 후 아이를 찾아 슈가랜드로 여정을 떠난다. 그런 와중에 이들 부부는 자신들을 추적하는 경찰을 인질로 잡아서 아이들만 찾으면 경찰관을 풀어주겠다는 협정을 맺는다. 어설픈 현상금 사냥꾼이 나타나고 매스컴의 주목을 끌면서 슈가랜드로 향하는 여정은 점점 시끌벅적해진다. 반면에 이들을 지지하는 사람들도 하나 둘 생기고 인질로 붙잡힌 경찰관과 이들 부부사이에 ‘스톡홀름 신드롬’이라 일컬어지는 묘한 동질감이 생겨나는데...
svenska Lou Jean försöker återförena sin splittrade familj genom att hjälpa sin man att rymma från fängelse. Tillsammans planerar de sedan att kidnappa sitt eget barn som placerats i fosterfamilj.
Dansk Parret Poplin er ikke sådan at bide skeer med for de sociale myndigheder. Clovis bryder ud af fængsel for sammen med sin kone, Lou Jean, at kidnappe deres barn fra fosterforældrene. På flygt for myndighederne tager de en betjent som gidsel og sætter kursen mod Sugarland, Texas.
Español Un joven presidiario de apenas veinte años logra escapar de la cárcel con la ayuda de su esposa, casi una niña. Lo que se propone es recuperar a su hijo, cuya custodia ha sido entregada por la ley a una familia de acogida. Lo sorprendente es que la fuga se produce a pesar de que la pareja tiene serias limitaciones mentales.
български език Решена да не остави детето си на социалните, Лу Джийн Поплин принуждава съпруга си Кловис, който е в затвора, да избяга, за да могат двамата да отвлекат детето от приемното му семейство. Като взимат за заложник офицер Слайд, бегълците се отправят през равнините към Шугърланд в Тексас, преследвани от полицията.
Français Clovis Poplin s'apprête à être libéré de prison. Mais sa femme l'incite à s'évader pour aller récuperer leur enfant dans la ville de Sugarland. S'engage alors une course poursuite effrénée entre le duo, qui prend en otage un policier, et les autorités.
Română Îndemnat de soția sa, care voia să-și recupereze copilul înstrăinat de autoritățile statului, un pușcăriaș evadează cu doar patru luni înainte de eliberare. Pe drum ei iau ostatic un polițai, și-l silesc să-i transporte cu mașina acolo unde se află băiețelul lor captiv, deși au pe urme o adevărată caravană de polițai și jurnaliști.
Català Un jove presidiari, que amb prou feines té vint anys, aconsegueix escapar de la presó amb l'ajuda de la seva esposa, gairebé una nena. El que es proposa és recuperar el seu fill, la custòdia del qual ha estat traspassada a una família d'acolliment. El sorprenent és que la fugida es produeix, tot i que la parella té serioses limitacions mentals.
Український Фільм заснований на справжній історії Лу Джин Поплін, яка викрала ув’язненого з техаської в’язниці і залучила поліцію в божевільну погоню по всій території штату...
suomi Kovat ratsastajat perustuu Lou Jean Poplinista kertovaan tositarinaan. Estääkseen poikansa adoption Poplin kidnappasi Texasin osavaltion poliisin ja sai aikaan hurjan takaa-ajon Yhdysvaltojen halki. Vaativa rooli houkutteli Goldie Hawnin takaisin valkokankaalle ja elokuva oli myös Steven Spielbergin debyytti.
Hrvatski Teksas, 1969. Lou Jean Poplin posjećuje svog supruga Clovisa u državnoj kaznionici. No, razlog njezinog posjeta nije samo odanost prema voljenom muškarcu. Lou Jean nagovori Clovisa da pobjegne kako bi zajedno oteli svog sinčića kojeg je država udomila u skrbničkoj obitelji. Clovisov bijeg prođe bez problema, ali se plan Poplinovih zakomplicira kad njihov automobil zaustavi mladi policajac Maxwell Slide. Dvoje bjegunaca otmu zbunjenog čuvara zakona i zajedno s njim krenu policijskim vozilom prema gradiću Sugarlandu gdje se nalazi njihovo dijete. Shvativši da je riječ o otmici, policija predvođena kapetanom Harlinom Tannerom odluči uhvatiti Lou Jean i Clovisa.
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