The Getaway (1994) Synopsis & Summary

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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. Doc also finds out that Carol has had an affair with Benyon. Carol shoots Benyon and the two flee for Mexico and freedom. - Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide

Starring:

Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger, Michael Madsen, James Woods, David Morse

Theatrical Release Date:

03/15/1994

DVD Release Date:

05/27/1998

Rating:

MPAA Reasons:

for violence, sexuality and language.

Run Time:

115 min.

Production Co.: