The Getaway (1972)
Release Year: 1972
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Writer: Jim Thompson, Walter Hill
Summary
The Getaway is a 1972 American crime thriller film directed by Sam Peckinpah, based on the novel of the same name by Jim Thompson. The story revolves around recently released ex-convict Carter 'Doc' McCoy and his loyal wife Carol, who go on the run after a planned bank robbery goes awry. The movie is characterized by its gritty portrayal of criminal life, complex characters, and suspenseful action sequences. It stars Steve McQueen as Doc and Ali MacGraw as Carol, with Peckinpah's signature style of editing and violence.
