The Gauntlet
“Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet”
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.
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Where is The Gauntlet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet is a 1977 English-language drama, action and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Gauntlet was produced by Malpaso Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1977, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack
- Release date
- December 17, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Gauntlet cast & crew
The Gauntlet was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Michael Butler and Dennis Shryack.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Ben Shockley, Sondra Locke as Gus Mally, Pat Hingle as Josephson, William Prince as Blakelock, Bill McKinney as Constable, and Michael Cavanaugh as Feyderspiel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Fielding, cinematography is by Rexford L. Metz, and it was produced by Robert Daley.
Is The Gauntlet worth watching?
The Gauntlet holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 610 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and crime, The Gauntlet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood
Ben Shockley
Sondra Locke
Gus Mally
Pat Hingle
Josephson
William Prince
Blakelock
Bill McKinney
Constable
Michael Cavanaugh
Feyderspiel
Carole Cook
Waitress
Mara Corday
Jail Matron
Doug McGrath
Bookie
Jeff Morris
Desk Sergeant
Mildred Brion
Old Lady on Bus
Carver Barnes
Bus Driver
The Gauntlet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Gauntlet in United States?
The Gauntlet is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Gauntlet in?
The Gauntlet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Gauntlet?
The Gauntlet runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Gauntlet rated?
The Gauntlet is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 610 ratings.
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