Review of The Getaway (1972) by Tina S — 23 Sep 2014

McQueen and MacGraw are great together. This one is good enough to go back and watch from time to time.

This review of The Getaway (1972) was written by Tina S on 23 Sep 2014.

The Getaway has generally received positive reviews.

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