The Driver (1978)

To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.

The Driver (1978) poster

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.

Director: Walter Hill
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Robert K. Lambert, Tina Hirsch
Production: 20th Century Fox, EMI Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en

Themes

Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Heist and Caper Stories, Gripping Violent Crime, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits

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

Trailer

The Driver Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Driver about?
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.
Who directed The Driver?
The Driver was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in The Driver?
The Driver stars Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark, Felice Orlandi.
How long is The Driver?
The Driver has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Driver?
The Driver is a Crime, Thriller, Action film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Driver?
The Driver has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Driver?
The Driver had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Driver gross?
The Driver grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was The Driver produced?
The Driver was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Driver?
The themes of The Driver include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Heist Gone Wrong and Violence, Heist and Caper Stories, Gripping Violent Crime, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits.