

The Driver
1978-06-08 · 91 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Walter Hill
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox, EMI Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 4,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 4,900,000
Top Cast
Ryan O'NealThe Driver
Bruce DernThe Detective
Isabelle AdjaniThe Player
Ronee BlakleyThe Connection
Matt ClarkRed Plainclothesman
Felice OrlandiGold Plainclothesman
Joseph WalshGlasses
Rudy RamosTeeth
Will WalkerFingers
Tara KingFrizzy
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