Review of The Sugarland Express (1974) by Bob W — 18 Jul 2014

Goldie Hawn was absolutely amazing in this film. Very emotional and raw. Great directorial debut for Steven Spielberg.

This review of The Sugarland Express (1974) was written by Bob W on 18 Jul 2014.

The Sugarland Express has generally received positive reviews.

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