The Gauntlet
“Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Roy Jenson
Biker
Dan Vadis
Biker
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.8x
+$20.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Clint Eastwood
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Gauntlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.4M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Clint Eastwood
Jerry Fielding
Rexford L. Metz
Joel Cox, Ferris Webster
Robert Daley
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Butler
Writer
Robert Daley
Producer
Clint Eastwood
Director
Dennis Shryack
Writer
Joel Cox
Editor
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Clint Eastwood
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gauntlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gauntlet about?
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.
Who directed The Gauntlet?
The Gauntlet was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in The Gauntlet?
The principal cast of The Gauntlet includes Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney.
When was The Gauntlet released and how long is it?
The Gauntlet was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Gauntlet?
The Gauntlet had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $26.4M at the worldwide box office (4.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Gauntlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gauntlet was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gauntlet?
The Gauntlet holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).