The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet (1977)

18
02/02/1978 (GB)
Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
1h 49m

Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet

Overview

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 figure.

  • Clint EastwoodDirector
  • Michael ButlerWriter
  • Dennis ShryackWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $5,500,000

  • Revenue

    $26,400,000

Keywords

  • sniper
  • helicopter
  • prostitute
  • showdown
  • ambush
  • hitman
  • chase
  • bus
  • mexican standoff
  • freight train
  • witness
  • police protection
  • biker
  • beating
  • organized crime
  • shootout
  • las vegas
  • motorcycle
  • alcoholic
  • tough cop
  • betting
  • gauntlet
  • corrupt official
  • extradition
  • phoenix, arizona

Top Billed Cast

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Ben Shockley

Sondra Locke

Sondra Locke

Gus Mally

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Josephson

William Prince

William Prince

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

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

Desk Sergeant

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