The Gauntlet

1977 · 1h49 · Film

Directed by Clint Eastwood

Starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney, Michael Cavanaugh, Carole Cook, Mara Corday, Doug McGrath, Jeff Morris

Ideal when you feel… Calm Stressed Angry

Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties-and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack

Music

Jerry Fielding

Cinematography

Rexford L. Metz

Cast

William Prince, Bill McKinney, Michael Cavanaugh, Carole Cook, Mara Corday, Doug McGrath, Jeff Morris, Mildred Brion, Carver Barnes

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