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Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 24, 1991

Runtime

2h 10m

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Crime, Adventure

User Score

76%

Original Title

Thelma & Louise

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Pathé Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, Star Partners III Ltd.

Director

Ridley Scott

Budget

$16,000,000

Revenue

$45,361,000

Description

Whilst on a short weekend getaway, Louise shoots a man who had tried to rape Thelma. Due to the incriminating circumstances, they make a run for it and thus a cross country chase ensues for the two fugitives. Along the way, both women rediscover the strength of their friendship and surprising aspects of their personalities and self-strengths in the trying times.