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Luotikuja

Original title: The Gauntlet
  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
24K
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Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
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A hard but mediocre cop is assigned to escort a prostitute into custody from Las Vegas to Phoenix, so that she can testify in a mob trial. But a lot of people are literally betting that they... Read allA hard but mediocre cop is assigned to escort a prostitute into custody from Las Vegas to Phoenix, so that she can testify in a mob trial. But a lot of people are literally betting that they won't make it into town alive.A hard but mediocre cop is assigned to escort a prostitute into custody from Las Vegas to Phoenix, so that she can testify in a mob trial. But a lot of people are literally betting that they won't make it into town alive.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,183
2,012
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Michael Butler
    • Dennis Shryack
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Sondra Locke
    • Pat Hingle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Michael Butler
    • Dennis Shryack
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Sondra Locke
    • Pat Hingle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 141User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Gauntlet
    Trailer 2:35
    The Gauntlet

    Photos200

    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)
    Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke in Luotikuja (1977)

    Top cast

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Det. Ben Shockley
    Sondra Locke
    Sondra Locke
    • Augustina 'Gus' Mally
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Det. Maynard Josephson
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • Commissioner Blakelock
    Bill McKinney
    Bill McKinney
    • Constable
    Michael Cavanaugh
    Michael Cavanaugh
    • Feyderspiel
    Carole Cook
    Carole Cook
    • Waitress
    Mara Corday
    Mara Corday
    • Jail Matron
    Doug McGrath
    Doug McGrath
    • Bookie
    • (as Douglas McGrath)
    Jeff Morris
    • Desk Sergeant
    Samantha Doane
    • Biker
    Roy Jenson
    Roy Jenson
    • Biker
    Dan Vadis
    Dan Vadis
    • Biker
    Carver Barnes
    • Bus Driver
    Robert Barrett
    • Paramedic
    Teddy Bear
    • Lieutenant
    Mildred Brion
    • Old Lady on Bus
    • (as Mildren J. Brion)
    Ron Chapman
    • Veteran Cop
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Michael Butler
      • Dennis Shryack
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      More than 8,000 rounds were used for the climactic shoot-out scene.
    • Goofs
      Shockley uses an oxy-acetylene cutting torch, when he should be using a welding torch (which is connected only to the acetylene tank).

      He used what he had to hand. It's perfectly possible to weld with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch as long as he doesn't hit the oxy cutting lever.
    • Quotes

      Ben Shockley: On a scale of one to ten, I'd have to give her a two, and that's because I haven't seen a one before.

    • Crazy credits
      A disclaimer at the end reads: "Law enforcement procedures depicted in this film do not necessarily represent those of any law enforcement agency mentioned herein."
    • Alternate versions
      Back in 1978 Norwegian cinema version was cut to get an 16 rating, later video rental version and DVD version are uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Gauntlet: Behind the Scenes (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Just A Closer Walk with Thee
      (uncredited)
      Traditional

    User reviews141

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    A guilty pleasure for me
    Theatre of the absurd -- Clint-style. This fast-paced, mindless, often silly film always remains true to itself, and thus succeeds on its terms. Excessive violence is used repeatedly as a metaphor for absurdity. William Prince and his protege who plays Federspiel are two of the most memorable malevolent bureaucrats in film history. Supporting cast members are all in on the joke, and play it for all its worth -- even the usually uptight Sondra Locke scores wonderfully in this one. I usually abhor excessive violence, but this film really uses it for laughs. A guilty pleasure.
    helpful•34
    15
    • aromatic-2
    • Sep 7, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1978 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Genom kulregnet
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • The Malpaso Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,414,658
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,414,658
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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