Poster of The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, March 31 1974
50 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn was
28 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Lou Jean Poplin'.
Wed, Nov 21 1945
Portrait of Ben JohnsonBen Johnson
Ben Johnson was
55 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Captain Harlin Tanner'.
Thu, Jun 13 1918 –
Mon, Apr 08 1996
Portrait of Michael SacksMichael Sacks
Michael Sacks was
25 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Patrolman Maxwell Slide'.
Sat, Sep 11 1948
Portrait of William AthertonWilliam Atherton
William Atherton was
26 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Clovis Michael Poplin'.
Wed, Jul 30 1947
Portrait of Gregory WalcottGregory Walcott
Gregory Walcott was
46 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Patrolman Ernie Mashburn'.
Fri, Jan 13 1928 –
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Portrait of Steve KanalySteve Kanaly
Steve Kanaly was
28 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Patrolman Jessup'.
Thu, Mar 14 1946
Portrait of Louise LathamLouise Latham
Louise Latham was
51 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mrs. Looby'.
Sat, Sep 23 1922 –
Mon, Feb 12 2018
Portrait of Harrison ZanuckHarrison Zanuck
Harrison Zanuck was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Baby Langston Poplin'.
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Portrait of A.L. CampA.L. Camp
A.L. Camp was
82 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mr. Nocker'.
Wed, Dec 09 1891 –
Fri, Apr 06 1984
Portrait of Jessie Lee FultonJessie Lee Fulton
Jessie Lee Fulton was
61 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mrs. Nocker'.
Fri, Jun 14 1912 –
Wed, Jun 29 1983
Portrait of Dean SmithDean Smith
Dean Smith was
42 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Russ Berry'.
Fri, Jan 15 1932 –
Sat, Jun 24 2023
Portrait of Ted GrossmanTed Grossman
Ted Grossman was
42 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Dietz'.
Tue, Apr 07 1931
Portrait of Bill ThurmanBill Thurman
Bill Thurman was
53 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Hunter'.
Thu, Nov 04 1920 –
Thu, Apr 13 1995
Portrait of Buster DanielsBuster Daniels
Buster Daniels was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Buster Daniels'.
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Portrait of James N. HarrellJames N. Harrell
James N. Harrell was
55 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mark Fenno'.
Tue, Sep 03 1918 –
Tue, Feb 01 2000
Portrait of Frank SteggallFrank Steggall
Frank Steggall was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Logan Waters'.
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Portrait of Roger ErnestRoger Ernest
Roger Ernest was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Hot Jock #1'.
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Portrait of Guich KoockGuich Koock
Guich Koock was
29 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Hot Jock #2'.
Sat, Jul 22 1944
Portrait of Merrill ConnallyMerrill Connally
Merrill Connally was
52 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mr. Vern Looby'.
Sat, Apr 09 1921 –
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Portrait of Gene RaderGene Rader
Gene Rader was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Gas Jockey'.
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Portrait of Gordon HurstGordon Hurst
Gordon Hurst was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Hubie Nocker'.
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Portrait of George HagyGeorge Hagy
George Hagy was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mr. Sparrow'.
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Portrait of Big John HamiltonBig John Hamilton
Big John Hamilton was
57 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Big John'.
Sun, Oct 29 1916 –
Wed, Dec 05 1984
Portrait of Kenneth CroneKenneth Crone
Kenneth Crone was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Deputy'.
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Portrait of Charles ConawayCharles Conaway
Charles Conaway was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Attorney'.
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Portrait of Robert GoldenRobert Golden
Robert Golden was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Dybala's Kid'.
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Portrait of Rudy RobbinsRudy Robbins
Rudy Robbins was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Mechanic'.
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Portrait of Charlie DobbsCharlie Dobbs
Charlie Dobbs was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Local Cop'.
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Portrait of Gene LivelyGene Lively
Gene Lively was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Reporter'.
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Portrait of John L. Quinlan IIIJohn L. Quinlan III
John L. Quinlan III was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Bailiff'.
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Portrait of Ralph E. HorwedelRalph E. Horwedel
Ralph E. Horwedel was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Dispatcher'.
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Portrait of Edwin 'Frog' IsbellEdwin 'Frog' Isbell
Edwin 'Frog' Isbell was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Jelly Bowl'.
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Portrait of James Robert AllenJames Robert Allen
James Robert Allen was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'D.P.S. Officer'.
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Portrait of Marianna Clore BlaseMarianna Clore Blase
Marianna Clore Blase was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Waitress'.
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Portrait of Richard BrightRichard Bright
Richard Bright was
36 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Marvin Dybala'.
Mon, Jun 28 1937 –
Sat, Feb 18 2006
Portrait of Dean JonesDean Jones
Dean Jones was
43 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Policeman at Football Game (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 25 1931 –
Tue, Sep 01 2015
Portrait of Harvey ChristiansenHarvey Christiansen
Harvey Christiansen was
56 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Old Reporter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 30 1918 –
Sun, Sep 04 1994

Crew

Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was
27 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Story, Director'
Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of Vilmos ZsigmondVilmos Zsigmond
Vilmos Zsigmond was
43 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jun 16 1930 –
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of James FargoJames Fargo
James Fargo was
35 in The Sugarland Express
as 'First Assistant Director'
Sun, Aug 14 1938
Portrait of Tom JoynerTom Joyner
Tom Joyner was
30 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Tue, Dec 07 1943 –
Wed, Feb 22 2023
Portrait of Hal BarwoodHal Barwood
Hal Barwood was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Screenplay, Story'
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Portrait of Matthew RobbinsMatthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins was
28 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Screenplay, Story'
Sun, Jul 15 1945
Portrait of Richard D. ZanuckRichard D. Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck was
39 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Producer'
Thu, Dec 13 1934 –
Fri, Jul 13 2012
Portrait of David BrownDavid Brown
David Brown was
57 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Producer'
Fri, Jul 28 1916 –
Mon, Feb 01 2010
Portrait of Verna FieldsVerna Fields
Verna Fields was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Edward M. AbromsEdward M. Abroms
Edward M. Abroms was
38 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Editor'
Sun, May 05 1935 –
Tue, Feb 13 2018
Portrait of Jeff GoursonJeff Gourson
Jeff Gourson was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
John Williams was
42 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'
Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of Toots ThielemansToots Thielemans
Toots Thielemans was
51 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Musician'
Sat, Apr 29 1922 –
Mon, Aug 22 2016
Portrait of Carey LoftinCarey Loftin
Carey Loftin was
60 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Sat, Jan 31 1914 –
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Portrait of Ted GrossmanTed Grossman
Ted Grossman was
42 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunts'
Tue, Apr 07 1931
Portrait of Shari RhodesShari Rhodes
Shari Rhodes was
35 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Casting'
Thu, Jul 14 1938 –
Sun, Dec 20 2009
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Dale Van Sickel was
66 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunts'
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Nick McLeanNick McLean
Nick McLean was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Joe AlvesJoe Alves
Joe Alves was
37 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, May 21 1936
Portrait of Ulla BourneUlla Bourne
Ulla Bourne was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Del ArmstrongDel Armstrong
Del Armstrong was
58 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Jul 25 1915 –
Mon, Apr 21 2003
Portrait of John J. ConnorJohn J. Connor
John J. Connor was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Mike FentonMike Fenton
Mike Fenton was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday –
Wed, Dec 30 2020
Portrait of Susan GermaineSusan Germaine
Susan Germaine was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Patty ElderPatty Elder
Patty Elder was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Bill DietzBill Dietz
Bill Dietz was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Robert L. HoytRobert L. Hoyt
Robert L. Hoyt was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of John R. CarterJohn R. Carter
John R. Carter was
66 in The Sugarland Express
as 'Sound'
Tue, Oct 22 1907 –
Mon, Feb 22 1982
Portrait of Ted DuncanTed Duncan
Ted Duncan was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Dennis C. SalcedoDennis C. Salcedo
Dennis C. Salcedo was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Sound Recordist'
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Portrait of Max BalchowskyMax Balchowsky
Max Balchowsky was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of William S. GilmoreWilliam S. Gilmore
William S. Gilmore was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Unit Production Manager, Production Executive'
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Portrait of Mike FentonMike Fenton
Mike Fenton was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Carpenter'
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Portrait of Robert EllsworthRobert Ellsworth
Robert Ellsworth was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of James GilmoreJames Gilmore
James Gilmore was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of James O. BlairJames O. Blair
James O. Blair was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Jack L. RichardsJack L. Richards
Jack L. Richards was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Sven WalnumSven Walnum
Sven Walnum was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Al PerryAl Perry
Al Perry was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Generator Operator'
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Portrait of Robert MooreRobert Moore
Robert Moore was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Roy D. SmithRoy D. Smith
Roy D. Smith was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Unit Publicist'
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Portrait of Frank BrendelFrank Brendel
Frank Brendel was
>> in The Sugarland Express
as 'Special Effects'
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