The Driver (1978)

06/08/1978 (GB) • 1h 31m

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.

Top Billed Cast

Ryan O'Neal

The Driver

Bruce Dern

The Detective

Isabelle Adjani

The Player

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Matt Clark

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Revenue

$4,900,000.00

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

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