The Getaway (1972 film) The Getaway (1972 film) The Getaway is a 1972 American neo-noir crime film directed by Sam Peckinpah and written by Walter Hill, based on Jim Thompson's 1958 novel. It stars Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Al Lettieri, and Sally Struthers. The plot follows imprisoned mastermind robber Carter "Doc" McCoy (McQueen), whose wife Carol (MacGraw) conspires for his release on the condition they rob a bank in Texas. A double-cross follows the crime and the McCoys are forced to flee for Mexico with the police and criminals in hot pursuit. Peter Bogdanovich, whose "The Last Picture Show" impressed McQueen and
The Getaway (TV series) The Getaway (TV series) The Getaway was an American travel documentary television series that aired on the Esquire Network and premiered on September 25, 2013. "The Getaway" was executive produced by Anthony Bourdain and followed celebrities as they have tours of their favorite or dream destinations for a quick trip. "The Getaway" featured travel-loving celebrities, exploring and showcasing their favorite or dream vacation spots. The season premiere featured "The Soup" host Joel McHale in Belfast, United Kingdom. Other episodes had actor/comedian Aziz Ansari in Hong Kong; actress/comedian Aisha Tyler in Paris, France; rapper Eve in Kingston, Jamaica; and acclaimed chef