"The Getaway" became a part of a Hollywood legend.
First of all, thanks to its stars - Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. As an on-screen couple they had together such a warm feeling that they got married off-stage. Second of all, it is because a great romance has been written in a specific for the director's poetic of violence. San Peckinpah awaken the ghost of traditional Hollywood in a movie closer to "the new American cinema" than to the black cinema of the 40's and 50's. That is where are the origins of "The Getaway". Third aspect is that Sam Peckinpah was approximately the first director of the new direction of Hollywood. He openly tried to use the abolition of Hays' code. His movies were filled with a load of violence unparalleled before. "The Getaway" refers to that rule as well. It supposed to be a kind of a crook tale, where interactions with violence were treated as an element of fun.
An experienced thief is released from prison. He must pay for his freedom by getting involved into another heist. Despite the many complications, the bank gets robbed and the main character has nothing left to do, but taking care of disloyal partners and the police. And his must forgive his wife an affair. However, it was her submission that set him free. Then he can drive away giving satisfaction to himself and the audience who are getting to like the characters.
First of all, thanks to its stars - Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. As an on-screen couple they had together such a warm feeling that they got married off-stage. Second of all, it is because a great romance has been written in a specific for the director's poetic of violence. San Peckinpah awaken the ghost of traditional Hollywood in a movie closer to "the new American cinema" than to the black cinema of the 40's and 50's. That is where are the origins of "The Getaway". Third aspect is that Sam Peckinpah was approximately the first director of the new direction of Hollywood. He openly tried to use the abolition of Hays' code. His movies were filled with a load of violence unparalleled before. "The Getaway" refers to that rule as well. It supposed to be a kind of a crook tale, where interactions with violence were treated as an element of fun.
An experienced thief is released from prison. He must pay for his freedom by getting involved into another heist. Despite the many complications, the bank gets robbed and the main character has nothing left to do, but taking care of disloyal partners and the police. And his must forgive his wife an affair. However, it was her submission that set him free. Then he can drive away giving satisfaction to himself and the audience who are getting to like the characters.