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The Driver (1978)

Poster for The Driver

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Walter Hill
  • Profile picture of Ryan O'Neal
    The Driver Ryan O'Neal
  • Profile picture of Bruce Dern
    The Detective Bruce Dern
  • Profile picture of Isabelle Adjani
    The Player Isabelle Adjani
  • Profile picture of Ronee Blakley
    The Connection Ronee Blakley
  • Profile picture of Matt Clark
    Red Plainclothesman Matt Clark
  • Profile picture of Felice Orlandi
    Gold Plainclothesman Felice Orlandi
  • Profile picture of Joseph Walsh
    Glasses Joseph Walsh
  • Profile picture of Rudy Ramos
    Teeth Rudy Ramos

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Keywords

  • robbery
  • card game
  • casino
  • gambling
  • detective
  • anti hero
  • witness
  • heist
  • bag of money
  • los angeles, california
  • criminal
  • getaway driver
  • set up
  • neo-noir
  • train station
  • bar