The Driver(1978)
“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.
Director
Walter Hill
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Ryan O'Neal
as The Driver
Bruce Dern
as The Detective
Isabelle Adjani
as The Player
Ronee Blakley
as The Connection
Matt Clark
as Red Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
as Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
as Glasses
Rudy Ramos
as Teeth
Denny Macko
as Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
as The Kid
Will Walker
as Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as Split
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • EMI Films
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Where can I watch The Driver?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Driver (1978).
What is The Driver about?▼
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.
Who directed The Driver?▼
The Driver was directed by Walter Hill and released in 1978. It is a crime, thriller, action film.
How long is The Driver?▼
The Driver has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Driver?▼
The cast of The Driver includes Ryan O'Neal as The Driver, Bruce Dern as The Detective, Isabelle Adjani as The Player, Ronee Blakley as The Connection, Matt Clark as Red Plainclothesman and more.
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