The Driver

The Driver

1978
1h 31m
7.2

7.2/10

496 votes • View on IMDb
Crime Thriller Action

"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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $4,000,000

Revenue: $4,900,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
20th Century Fox EMI Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

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

Quick Facts

Release Date June 8, 1978
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0077474

Cast

Ryan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal

The Driver

Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern

The Detective

Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Adjani

The Player

Ronee Blakley
Ronee Blakley

The Connection

Matt Clark
Matt Clark

Red Plainclothesman

Felice Orlandi
Felice Orlandi

Gold Plainclothesman

Joseph Walsh
Joseph Walsh

Glasses

Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos

Teeth

Denny Macko
Denny Macko

Exchange Man

Frank Bruno
Frank Bruno

The Kid

Will Walker
Will Walker

Fingers

Sandy Brown Wyeth
Sandy Brown Wyeth

Split

Key Crew

Walter Hill
Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Lawrence Gordon
Producer