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The Driver

Not Rated
CrimeThrillerAction
7.2/10(437 ratings)

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.

06-08-1978
1h 31m
The Driver
Backdrop for The Driver

Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Walter Hill
Production:
20th Century Fox, EMI Films
Budget:
$4,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Walter Hill
Screenplay:
Walter Hill
Producer:
Lawrence Gordon
Musician:
Lyle Ritz
Musician:
Paul Shure

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
GB; US
Languages:
en