description The Gauntlet Overview
The Gauntlet, directed by Clint Eastwood, centers on a police officer tasked with transporting a woman fleeing the mob across Nevada. The escort involves navigating dangerous circumstances and confronting criminal elements during the journey from Las Vegas to Phoenix. Supporting cast members include Pat Hingle and William Prince in this action thriller.
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info The Gauntlet Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1977 |
help The Gauntlet FAQ
Why is the bus covered in metal plating in The Gauntlet?
Ben Shockley and Gus Mally reinforce a bus so they can survive the heavily armed route into Phoenix. The vehicle becomes the centerpiece of the film's climax as corrupt police officers fire on it.
Who is Gus Mally, and why does the mob want her dead?
Gus Mally, played by Sondra Locke, is a witness whom Phoenix detective Ben Shockley must escort from Las Vegas. Shockley gradually learns that powerful people inside law enforcement also want to prevent her testimony.
Did Clint Eastwood direct and star in The Gauntlet?
Yes, Eastwood directed the film and played Ben Shockley opposite Sondra Locke. Warner Bros. released the action thriller in 1977.
Is The Gauntlet related to Dirty Harry?
No, Ben Shockley is not Harry Callahan, and the film has no story connection to the Dirty Harry series. Both feature Eastwood as a police officer, but The Gauntlet is a standalone road thriller centered on protecting a witness.
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