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The Gauntlet
1977 109 min United States of America R 12+
★6.6
Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Clint Eastwood
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Description
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.
Budget:
$5.5M
US Gross:
$26.41M
Worldwide:
$26.4M
Starring
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Sondra Locke
Actor
Pat Hingle
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Gauntlet is regarded as an entertaining and gritty cop thriller that benefits significantly from the chemistry between Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke. While critics acknowledge the film's tropes and underdeveloped villains, its practical action set pieces and charismatic leads provide a compelling experience.
| Acting | The natural on-screen chemistry between Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke serves as the film's strongest emotional and narrative anchor. | |
| Production | The practical action set pieces offer a satisfying and grounded viewing experience that contrasts with more stylized genre films. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a gritty, character-driven thriller that effectively subverts the traditional cinematic 'tough-guy' archetype. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is debated, as some viewers appreciate the fun, straightforward execution while others find the villain characterizations and plot development lacking depth. |