In The Gauntlet , Eastwood plays Ben Shockley, a down-and-out Phoenix detective with a penchant for the bottle. Unlike the hyper-competent Harry Callahan, Shockley is an underdog—a "burnt-out" cop tasked with what seems like a routine job: escorting a witness from Las Vegas to Phoenix to testify in a mob trial.
The witness, Gus Mally (played by Sondra Locke), is a tough, educated prostitute who quickly realizes that the mission is a setup. The "Gauntlet" refers to the literal and metaphorical wall of bullets and betrayal the duo must navigate as they realize the police force and the mob are working together to ensure they never reach the Phoenix courthouse. Why 720p is the "Sweet Spot" for 70s Cinema The Gauntlet - Clint Eastwood 1977 Eng Subs 720...