The Sugarland Express (1974)
| Release Date | 31 March 1974 |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Tagline | The true story of a girl who took on all of Texas...and almost won. |
| Genre | Adventure, Crime, Drama |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Del Rio, Texas, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Mono |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Road Movie, Chase Movie, Crime Drama |
| Themes | Lovers on the Lam, Parenthood, Kidnapping, Hostage Situations |
| Tones | Affectionate, Bittersweet, Wry, Humorous, Tense |
| Tags | Captive, Captor, Chase, Child, Custody Battle, Dysfunctional, Escape, Hostage, Lesbianism, On The Road, On The Run, Prison, Pursuit, Rescue |
The Sugarland Express is a 1974 American drama film starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Michael Sacks. It is the first theatrical feature film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is about a husband and wife trying to outrun the law and was based on a true story. The event partially took place, the story is partially set, and the movie was partially filmed in Sugar Land, Texas. Other scenes for the film were filmed in Lone Oak Community, Floresville, Pleasanton, Converse and Del Rio, Texas.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Louise Latham
Mrs. Looby
Harrison Zanuck
Baby Langston Poplin
A.L. Camp
Mr. Alvin T. Nocker
Jessie Lee Fulton
Mrs. Nocker
Dean Smith
Russ Berry
Ted Grossman
Dietz
Kenneth Hudgins
Standby
Buster Daniels
Drunk
James N. Harrell
Mark Fenno
Frank Steggall
Logan Waters
Roger Ernest
Hot Jock #1
Merrill Connally
Mr. Vern Looby
Gene Rader
Fred Mingers
Gordon Hurst
Hubie Nocker
George Hagy
Mr. Sparrow
Big John Hamilton
Big John
Kenneth Crone
Deputy
Peter Curry
Judge
Charles Conaway
Attorney
Robert Golden
Mechanic
Rudy Robbins
Mechanic
Charlie Dobbs
Local Cop
Gene Lively
Reporter
John L. Quinlan III
Bailiff
William Scott
Station Man
Ralph E. Horwedel
Highway Patrol Houston Dispatcher
Edwin 'Frog' Isbell
Jelly Bowl
Director
Writer
Hal Barwood
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Producer
Original Music
Cinematographer
Editor
Edward M. Abroms
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Verna Fields
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Casting Director
Mike Fenton
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Shari Rhodes
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Art Director
Joe Alves
Production Manager
William S. Gilmore
unit production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James Fargo
first assistant director
Sound Department
John R. Carter
sound
Robert L. Hoyt
sound
Special Effects
Frank Brendel
special effects
Stunts
Max Balchowsky
stunts
Ted Duncan
stunts
Patty Elder
stunts
Robert Golden
stunts
Ted Grossman
stunts
Bob Harris
stunts
Carey Loftin
stunts, stunt coordinator
Rudy Robbins
stunts
Dean Smith
stunts
Dale Van Sickel
stunts
Camera and Electrical Department
Nick McLean
first assistant camera
Sven Walnum
camera operator
Editorial Department
Jeff Gourson
assistant film editor
Music Department
Transportation Department
Alby Thomas
transportation manager
Other Crew
William S. Gilmore
production executive
Production Company
Zanuck/Brown Productions
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Universal Pictures
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Distributor
Universal Pictures
Cinéma International Corporation (CIC)
Atlas Film
GoodTimes Home Video
MCA/Universal Home Video
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National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Tocantins
Universal Home Entertainment
Universal Home Video
Universal Pictures (Spain)
Universal Pictures Benelux
Miscellaneous
Cinematique
cosmetics
Panavision
camera equipment provided by
Universal Title
titles and opticals
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