The Driver
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
Denny Macko
Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
The Kid
Will Walker
Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Split
In brief
The Driver (1978) is a crime, thriller, action film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 517 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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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 517 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Driver from?
The Driver was released in 1978.
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