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Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet - The Gauntlet
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Title: The Gauntlet

Release Date: 17 Dec 1977

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller

Director: Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview: 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 figure.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.588 (528 votes)

Cast

  • Ben Shockley: Clint Eastwood
  • Gus Mally: Sondra Locke
  • Josephson: Pat Hingle
  • Blakelock: William Prince
  • Constable: Bill McKinney
  • Feyderspiel: Michael Cavanaugh
  • Waitress: Carole Cook
  • Jail Matron: Mara Corday
  • Bookie: Doug McGrath
  • Desk Sergeant: Jeff Morris
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