The Driver
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
1978•R•1h 31m•7.2•Released
CrimeThrillerAction
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
Writer
Walter Hill
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$5M
Languages
English
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Ryan O'Neal
The Driver
Bruce Dern
The Detective
Isabelle Adjani
The Player
Ronee Blakley
The Connection
Matt Clark
Red Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
Glasses
Rudy Ramos
Teeth
Denny Macko
Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
The Kid
Will Walker
Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Split
Tara King
Frizzy
Richard Carey
Floorman
Fidel Corona
Card Player
Production
Company
20th Century Fox
Company
EMI Films
Producer
Lawrence Gordon
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