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The Getaway

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
18K
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POPULARITY
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Kim Basinger, James Woods, Alec Baldwin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Michael Madsen in The Getaway (1994)
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An ex-con and his devoted wife must flee from danger when a heist doesn't go as planned.An ex-con and his devoted wife must flee from danger when a heist doesn't go as planned.An ex-con and his devoted wife must flee from danger when a heist doesn't go as planned.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,184
427
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Roger Donaldson
    • Writers
      • Jim Thompson(novel)
      • Walter Hill(screenplay)
      • Amy Holden Jones(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Alec Baldwin
      • Kim Basinger
      • Michael Madsen
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roger Donaldson
    • Writers
      • Jim Thompson(novel)
      • Walter Hill(screenplay)
      • Amy Holden Jones(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Alec Baldwin
      • Kim Basinger
      • Michael Madsen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    The Getaway
    Trailer 0:32
    The Getaway

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    Jennifer Tilly in The Getaway (1994)
    James Woods and Alec Baldwin in The Getaway (1994)
    Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin in The Getaway (1994)
    Kim Basinger in The Getaway (1994)
    Michael Madsen in The Getaway (1994)
    Roger Donaldson and Peter Menzies Jr. in The Getaway (1994)
    Alec Baldwin and Michael Madsen in The Getaway (1994)
    Jennifer Tilly and Michael Madsen in The Getaway (1994)
    James Woods in The Getaway (1994)
    Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin in The Getaway (1994)
    Alec Baldwin in The Getaway (1994)
    Kim Basinger, James Woods, and Alec Baldwin in The Getaway (1994)

    Top cast

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    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Carter 'Doc' McCoy
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Carol McCoy
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Rudy Travis
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Jack Benyon
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Jim Deer Jackson
    Jennifer Tilly
    Jennifer Tilly
    • Fran Carvey
    James Stephens
    James Stephens
    • Harold Carvey, DVM
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Slim
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Frank Hansen
    • (as Philip Hoffman)
    Burton Gilliam
    Burton Gilliam
    • Gollie
    Royce D. Applegate
    Royce D. Applegate
    • Gun Shop Salesman
    Daniel Villarreal
    Daniel Villarreal
    • Luis Mendoza
    Scott McKenna
    • Red Shirt
    Alex Colon
    Alex Colon
    • Ramon
    Justin Williams
    • Soldier
    Peppi Sanders
    • Bookkeeper
    Jo Ann Soto
    • Woman on Train
    Louis Martinez
    • Train Station Cop
    • Director
      • Roger Donaldson
    • Writers
      • Jim Thompson(novel)
      • Walter Hill(screenplay)
      • Amy Holden Jones(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While filming the scene in which Doc notices Rudy waiting in ambush outside his hotel room, Michael Madsen dropped his pants off camera in order to get the desired look of surprise out of Alec Baldwin.
    • Goofs
      The last time Doc fires the shotgun from the taxi, it switches from his right to left to right hand.
    • Quotes

      Rudy Travis: It's been my experience that having friends is overrated.

    • Alternate versions
      US theatrical version trimmed sex scenes between Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger to get a R-rating. The European release and US unrated videocassette are uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: My Father the Hero/Ace Ventura: Pet Detective/Romeo Is Bleeding/Gunmen/Tombstone (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Carmelita
      Written by David White

    User reviews70

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    Top review
    7/10
    Rare Chemistry Makes This Remake Work... Look At Michael Madson's Hair!
    Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger were a married couple when they portrayed the married McCoys in this 1994 remake of the 1972. Their on-screen chemistry is incredible. Any time you get this kind of casting occurrence in a film, it is at least worth checking out. Here it really works.

    The thing that distinguishes this Jim Thompson story is the catch-22 Carol McCoy is faced with- and the percussive effect her necessary action has on the McCoy couple- while the tension is ratcheted up to 11- in their non-stop hour-and-a-half getaway throughout the Southwest.

    It is a juicy role for a married couple, and Baldwin & Basinger make the most of it. They both are in prime form here and very compelling to watch together.

    Besides the McCoys (and Richard Farnsworth), it is a B film. Michael Madson's hair is a real challenge to deal with. At least you can cut out of the Richard Marx end credit song. You have to live with Michael Madson's hair for the whole ride. IMDb rating should be around 7.
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    • Feb 19, 2010

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    • What are the differences between the R-Rated and Unrated Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La fuga
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Largo Entertainment
      • JVC Entertainment Networks
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,094,974
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,806,515
      • Feb 13, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,057,974
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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