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 Car "Daily Mail" scathed "The Getaway Car is the worst TV spin-off since Joey Tribbiani got his own series on the back of "Friends"". The Getaway Car The Getaway Car is a British game show that has aired on BBC One from 16 January to 3 September 2016. It is hosted by Dermot O'Leary and is themed around motoring; it also features the character The Stig from the BBC car show "Top Gear", as well as supporting characters the Red Stig and Blue Stig, described as The Stig's adolescent nephews. The show's initial commission was for twelve hour-long episodes and made