The Driver
1978 · Movie · 1h 31m · R
CrimeThrillerAction
"To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law."
Overview
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
TMDB
7.2/10
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
robberycard gamecasinogamblingdetectiveanti herowitnessheistbag of moneylos angeles, californiacriminalgetaway driver