The Getaway
The Getaway was a 1972 film that became a huge financial hit for both. However, things didn’t go smoothly. The pair came to blows because McQueen wanted final cut privileges, and the director usually got that.
Players Get Played
Ali MacGraw and McQueen had a love affair while working on The Getaway set (she was married at the time). Many people feel that his dealings cost him the Academy Award. Since MacGraw’s ex was a big producer, it’s likely Steve was blacklisted.
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