The Getaway

Carter 'Doc' McCoy and his wife Carol are engaged in target practice with their pistols, enjoying their time together. This moment illustrates their relationship and the tension that will soon develop due to circumstances beyond their control.

Rudy arrives with a lucrative proposal to Doc and Carol, suggesting they break a Mexican drug lord's nephew out of jail for a payment of $300,000. This moment sets the stage for a dangerous heist that pulls the couple deeper into a world of crime.

The breakout job is executed successfully, allowing the drug lord's nephew to escape. However, it soon becomes clear that the drug lord had other plans, as he intends for his nephew to eliminate his own uncle.

After Rudy leaves Doc behind during the escape, Doc is captured and spends a year in a Mexican prison. His imprisonment serves as a turning point in the story, driving him to seek revenge and retribution.

Desperate for Doc's release, Carol approaches mob boss Jack Benyon, who offers help in exchange for her sexual favors. This scene highlights the dark choices Carol must make to save her husband.

Upon his release, Doc meets the hired team, including Rudy, who extends an olive branch. Instead of reconciliation, Doc’s anger surfaces, and he punches Rudy, warning him against betrayal.

The team begins the heist at the dog track, where chaos erupts as panic leads to the death of a guard at the hands of inexperienced teammate Hansen. The heist is ultimately successful, netting them over one million dollars despite the initial mishap.

As they plan to split the money, Rudy kills Hansen in a shocking act of betrayal and discards his body. This marks a turning point, revealing Rudy’s ruthless nature and foreshadowing more violence.

Doc confronts Rudy at the rendezvous point, leading to a tense standoff. Doc, prepared for the confrontation, shoots Rudy, believing he has rid himself of his adversary for good.

Badly wounded, Rudy drives to a local clinic where he holds veterinarian Harold and his wife Fran hostage. During this tense situation, Rudy's relationship with Fran intensifies, showcasing his manipulative nature.

Harold, devastated by Rudy's relationship with Fran and unable to cope with the humiliation, takes his own life. This tragic moment adds another layer of emotional weight to the story and shifts Fran’s allegiance.

Doc and Carol arrive at Benyon's house with the stolen money. Benyon insinuates that Carol's actions to rescue Doc were less than noble, leading to a climactic moment where Carol shoots him before he can make a move against Doc.

While trying to escape, Carol loses the money to a con man at a train station. This misfortune leads Doc into a frantic chase to recover their fortunes, emphasizing the theme of trust and betrayal.

At the Border Hotel in El Paso, Doc and Carol plan to obtain new identities. They are ambushed by Rudy and Benyon's men, leading to a chaotic and bloody gunfight that tests their resilience.

In a desperate final confrontation, Doc kills Rudy after a brutal fight in an elevator, causing it to plummet to the ground. This act signifies the culmination of their rivalry, leaving Doc and Carol to escape as the police close in.

After navigating the chaos, Doc and Carol hijack a truck and successfully cross into Mexico. They purchase the truck from the driver, Slim, signifying their commitment to starting anew despite the bloodshed behind them.