The Driver

Name: The Driver
Released: 1978-06-08
Rating: 7.184

7.2/10 (535)

·1978· 91 min

Director: Walter Hill

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

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.

Trailer

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

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Denny Macko

Exchange Man

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Frank Bruno

The Kid

Will Walker

Fingers

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Sandy Brown Wyeth

Split

In brief

The Driver (1978) is a crime, thriller, action film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 535 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Driver?

The Driver runs 91 minutes (1h 31min).

What rating does The Driver have?

The Driver has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 535 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Driver from?

The Driver was released in 1978.