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The Getaway (1994)

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The Getaway, a remake of Sam Peckinpah's excellent escape thriller of the same name, adapted from a story by Jim Thompson, is the story of ill-fated romance on the run. Doc McCoy (Alec Baldwin) is released from a Mexican prison with the help of gangster Jack Benyon (James Woods) who wants Doc's help in the hold-up of a racetrack. With the help of Doc's wife Carol (Kim Basinger), and Jack's thugs Rudy (Michael Madsen) and Frank (Philip Hoffman), the robbery is successful, but a guard is murdered.

R, 1 hr. 55 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Roger Donaldson

In Theaters: Feb 11, 1994 Wide

On DVD: May 26, 1998

Cast

Alec Baldwin
Doc McCoy
Kim Basinger
Carol McCoy
Michael Madsen
Rudy Travis
James Woods
Jack Benyon
David Morse
Jim Deer Jackson
Jennifer Tilly
Fran Carvey
James Stephens
Harold Carvey
Richard Farnsworth
Slim
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Frank Hansen
Burton Gilliam
Gollie
Royce D. Applegate
Gun Shop Salesman
Daniel Villarreal
Mendoza
Alex Colon
Ramon
George Dobbs
City Jail Guard
J.W. "Corkey" Fornof
Pilot
Samuel Hernandez
Bartender
Bill Moseley
Newscaster #2
Don Pulford
Guard in Counting Room
Peppi Sanders
Bookkeeper
Boots Southerland
Cab Driver
Justin Williams
Soldier
Kenny Endoso
Sheriff's Van Driver
Gary Kirk
Policeman
Maurice Orozco
Customs Official
Allison Cowitt
Mike Fenton

Critic Reviews for The Getaway

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A scene for scene remake that's still great fun. Odds are you won't be moved or enlightened, but you'll never be bored.

October 8, 2005 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Only fair remake of the classic.

December 18, 2004 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

so-so but serviceable remake of the Steve Mcqueen classic, with a fairly exciting shoot-em-up at the end.

March 21, 2003 Comment

Brian Mckay

eFilmCritic.com

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Cool criminals cavort capriciously in this casual entertainment effort that's concerned about how cool everything looks and not about the complexity. Still fun.

September 24, 2011

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A good action packed film with an array of well known actors. It has some great shootouts, stunts and steamy scenes with Kim Basinger! For some reason you can't get this on DVD region 2 so managed to catch it on TV. A good blast from the past enjoyable old school action film.

March 4, 2007