description The Sugarland Express Overview
The Sugarland Express is a 1974 American crime drama centered on a couple’s attempt to evade authorities and reach their child. Filmed primarily in Texas locations including Sugar Land, San Antonio, and Live Oak, the story is based on real events involving a hostage situation. The film depicts a journey across the state to prevent the child's placement in foster care.
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info The Sugarland Express Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1974 |
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Who directed The Sugarland Express (1974)?
The Sugarland Express was directed by Steven Spielberg and was his first theatrical feature film, following his acclaimed 1971 TV movie *Duel*. The film helped establish Spielberg as a major Hollywood director before he went on to direct *Jaws* the following year.
Is The Sugarland Express based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real 1969 incident in Texas involving Ila Fae Dent and her husband Bobby, who took a highway patrolman hostage in an attempt to reach their child before a foster care transfer. The screenplay was written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins.
Who stars in The Sugarland Express?
Goldie Hawn stars as Lou Jean Poplin, the desperate mother at the center of the story, alongside William Atherton as her husband Clovis and Ben Johnson as Captain Harlin Tanner, the law enforcement officer pursuing them. The performances were widely praised by critics.
Where was The Sugarland Express filmed?
The film was shot primarily on location in Texas, including in and around Sugar Land, San Antonio, Floresville, and the surrounding areas. Spielberg chose authentic Texas locations to maintain the realism of the true story.
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