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The Driver

R1h 31m1978Walter Hill
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 80%Metacritic: 56/100
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"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.

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RobberyCard GameCasinoGamblingDetectiveAnti HeroWitnessHeistBag Of MoneyLos Angeles, California

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What is The Driver (1978) 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 stars in The Driver?

The Driver stars Ryan O'Neal (The Driver), Bruce Dern (The Detective), Isabelle Adjani (The Player), Ronee Blakley (The Connection), Matt Clark (Red Plainclothesman). The film was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is The Driver?

The Driver has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is The Driver worth watching?

The Driver holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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