The Driver
The Driver

Movie·1978·1h 31m

The Driver

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

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Lawrence Gordon

Cinematography

Philip H. Lathrop

Music

Michael Small

Editor

Robert K. Lambert

Themes

robberycard gamecasinogamblingdetectiveanti herowitnessheistbag of moneylos angeles, californiacriminalgetaway driver

Production House

20th Century Fox
EMI Films

Audience Score

72%

502 votes

Skip9%
Timepass21%
Go for it38%
Perfection32%

Where to watch

Region: GB

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Cast

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

Nick Dimitri

Blue Mask

Bob Minor

Green Mask

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Crew

Walter Hill

Walter Hill

Director, Screenplay

Michael Small

Original Music Composer

Robert K. Lambert

Editor

Lawrence Gordon

Lawrence Gordon

Producer

Philip H. Lathrop

Philip H. Lathrop

Director of Photography

Tina Hirsch

Tina Hirsch

Editor

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