The Getaway
The film is based on a novel written by Jim Thompson. It is about an ex-con and his wife: Doc McCoy (Steve McQueen) and Carol (Ali MacGraw). Because of wanting to release her husband from prison, Carol decides to involve a dirty politician and fulfills a conspiracy.
28 June 1937, Brooklyn, New York, USA
26 February 1907, Richmond, Virginia, USA
July 5, 1955 in Hemet, California, USA
13 June 1918, Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, USA
9 February 1927, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
24 February 1928, New York City, New York, USA
December 8, 1927 in Mason, Texas, USA
1 April 1939, Pound Ridge, New York, USA
August 30, 2006
Relentlessly depicts ruthless robbery and murder, not to mention adultery, kidnaping, bribery, extortion, and general mayhem. The vivid direction and lightning pace, however, make the film completely fascinating.
May 01, 2005
simply too contrived to be taken seriously
August 22, 2013
Still the best action movie I've ever seen.
July 26, 2002
A trashy good time!
June 29, 2009
...ultimately comes off as an above-average thriller that's elevated by the inclusion of several electrifying sequences and an expectedly charismatic turn from Steve McQueen.
October 23, 2004
It's like one of those devices for executive desks, with the stainless steel balls on the strings: It functions with great efficiency but doesn't accomplish anything.
March 05, 2007
The Getaway scores a triple play: It's a good character examination, a good relationship study, and a good action flick.
April 07, 2013
A gripping thriller.
September 29, 2005
Tough as nails and very effective.
May 09, 2005
The action and the violence of The Getaway are supported by no particular themes whatsoever. The movie just unravels.
August 22, 2002
A tough crime drama with a steely McQueen performance and the usual quota of Peckinpah violence.
