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The Gauntlet
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The Gauntlet

1977-12-17 · 109 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Action · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,500,000
Revenue
USD 26,400,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodBen Shockley
Sondra LockeSondra LockeGus Mally
Pat HinglePat HingleJosephson
William PrinceWilliam PrinceBlakelock
Bill McKinneyBill McKinneyConstable
Michael CavanaughMichael CavanaughFeyderspiel
Carole CookCarole CookWaitress
Mara CordayMara CordayJail Matron
Doug McGrathDoug McGrathBookie
Jeff MorrisJeff MorrisDesk Sergeant
Mildred BrionOld Lady on Bus
Carver BarnesBus Driver
Roy JensonRoy JensonBiker
Dan VadisDan VadisBiker

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