
The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood is the man in the middle of The Gauntlet
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Produced by Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
A taut, paranoid thriller about a corrupt cop and a prostitute witness hunted across the desert by organized crime and compromised authorities, built on relentless action and mounting dread.
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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Is The Gauntlet one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of films.
Is The Gauntlet violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is The Gauntlet scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Gauntlet easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.
Does The Gauntlet end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is The Gauntlet sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Gauntlet
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Gauntlet, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Gauntlet, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Gauntlet, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































