The Gauntlet (1977)
Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: December 17, 1977
Cast
- Clint Eastwood - Ben Shockley
- Sondra Locke - Gus Mally
- Pat Hingle - Josephson
- William Prince - Blakelock
- Bill McKinney - Constable
- Michael Cavanaugh - Feyderspiel
- Carole Cook - Waitress
- Mara Corday - Jail Matron
- Doug McGrath - Bookie
- Jeff Morris - Desk Sergeant
Screenplay
Music: Jerry Fielding
Cinematography: Rexford L. Metz
Editing: Ferris Webster, Joel Cox
Production: Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
sniper, helicopter, prostitute, showdown, ambush, hitman, chase, bus, mexican standoff, freight train, witness, witness protection, police protection, biker, beating
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gauntlet about?
- Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.
- Who directed The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet was directed by Clint Eastwood.
- Who stars in The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney, Michael Cavanaugh.
- How long is The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet is a Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Gauntlet?
- The Gauntlet had a budget of $6M.
- How much did The Gauntlet gross?
- The Gauntlet grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was The Gauntlet produced?
- The Gauntlet was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gauntlet?
- The themes of The Gauntlet include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Action-Packed Excitement.