directed by: Sam Peckinpah, year: 1972
actors: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers

The Getaway is a 1972 action-crime film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The movie is based on the novel by Jim Thompson and features a screenplay by Walter Hill. The story follows Doc McCoy, a seasoned criminal who is granted parole thanks to his wife's dealings with a corrupt businessman. Upon release, Doc is drawn into a high-stakes heist that goes awry, leading to a desperate escape across Texas. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival as the couple faces numerous obstacles.

Crime, Betrayal, Heist, Violence, Survival