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The Driver

The Driver
★ 7.2/10•1978•1h 31m•R•Crime•Thriller•Action

To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.

The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.

Walter Hill · Director

Walter Hill · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 8, 1978
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$4,900,000

Actors

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

The Driver

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

The Detective

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

The Player

Ronee Blakley

Ronee Blakley

The Connection

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Red Plainclothesman

Felice Orlandi

Felice Orlandi

Gold Plainclothesman

Joseph Walsh

Joseph Walsh

Glasses

Rudy Ramos

Rudy Ramos

Teeth

Denny Macko

Exchange Man

Frank Bruno

The Kid

Will Walker

Will Walker

Fingers

Sandy Brown Wyeth

Split

Tara King

Tara King

Frizzy

Richard Carey

Floorman

Fidel Corona

Card Player

Victor Gilmour

Boardman

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