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Review of The Getaway (1972) by Robert S — 19 Dec 2007

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Typical Sam Peckinpah movie...Ali MacGraw looks great.

This review of The Getaway (1972) was written by Robert S on 19 Dec 2007.

The Getaway has generally received positive reviews.

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