The Getaway (1972)
English heist film directed by Sam Peckinpah
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m 118 min
- Released
- 19 December 1972
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Getaway has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 19 December 1972. It is directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw and Ben Johnson.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Cast
- Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers, Al Lettieri, Slim Pickens, Richard Bright, Bo Hopkins, Dub Taylor, Hal Smith, John Bryson, Roy Jenson
- Cinematography
- Lucien Ballard
- Editing
- Robert L. Wolfe
- Music
- Quincy Jones
- Written by
- Walter Hill
- Produced by
- David Foster
- Distribution
- National General Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $3.3 million
- Box office
- $36.73 million
- Based on
- The Getaway
- Set in
- Texas, Houston
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 December 1972
- First shown
- 16 December 1972 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Getaway?
The Getaway has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.
When did The Getaway release?
The Getaway released on 19 December 1972.
Who directed The Getaway?
The Getaway is directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who is in the cast of The Getaway?
The cast of The Getaway includes Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers, Al Lettieri and Slim Pickens.
How much did The Getaway earn at the box office?
The Getaway grossed $36.73 million on a budget of $3.3 million.
What is The Getaway rated in the US?
The Getaway is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Getaway based on a true story or a book?
The Getaway is based on The Getaway.
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