The Gauntlet (1977)
12/17/1977 (US) • 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 official.
Top Billed Cast
Ben Shockley
Gus Mally
Josephson
Blakelock
Constable
Feyderspiel
Waitress
Jail Matron
Bookie
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$5,500,000.00
Revenue
$26,400,000.00
Keywords
sniper
helicopter
prostitute
showdown
ambush
hitman
chase
bus
mexican standoff
freight train
witness
witness protection
police protection
biker
beating
organized crime
shootout
las vegas
motorcycle
alcoholic
tough cop
betting
gauntlet
corrupt official
extradition
phoenix, arizona
runaway bus
prisoner transport
corrupt police officials
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