The Driver

Jun 8, 1978

1h 31m

★ 7.2

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.

Genres

Crime

Thriller

Action

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

EMI Films

The Driver Trailers

Cast

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Ryan O'Neal

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Bruce Dern

The Player

Isabelle Adjani

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Gold Plainclothesman

Felice Orlandi

Glasses

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Teeth

Rudy Ramos

Exchange Man

Denny Macko

The Kid

Frank Bruno

Fingers

Will Walker

Split

Sandy Brown Wyeth

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