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To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law. - The Driver
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Title: The Driver

Release Date: 8 Jun 1978

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action

Director: 20th Century Fox, EMI Films

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, EMI Films

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (448 votes)

Cast

  • The Driver: Ryan O'Neal
  • The Detective: Bruce Dern
  • The Player: Isabelle Adjani
  • The Connection: Ronee Blakley
  • Red Plainclothesman: Matt Clark
  • Gold Plainclothesman: Felice Orlandi
  • Glasses: Joseph Walsh
  • Teeth: Rudy Ramos
  • Exchange Man: Denny Macko
  • The Kid: Frank Bruno
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