The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, Metacritic 56/100. Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic56/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
537 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter HillDirector
- Walter HillScreenplay
- Michael SmallOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ryan O'NealThe Driver
- Bruce DernThe Detective
- Isabelle AdjaniThe Player
- Ronee BlakleyThe Connection
- Matt ClarkRed Plainclothesman
- Felice OrlandiGold Plainclothesman
- Joseph WalshGlasses
- Rudy RamosTeeth
- Denny MackoExchange Man
- Frank BrunoThe Kid
- Will WalkerFingers
- Sandy Brown WyethSplit
Stills
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Themes
The Best Movies of 1978
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