The Driver
To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
1978 · 1h 31m · R
Action, Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Walter Hill
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.
Director and cast
- Walter Hill Director
- Ryan O'Neal as The Driver
- Bruce Dern as The Detective
- Isabelle Adjani as The Player
- Ronee Blakley as The Connection
- Matt Clark as Red Plainclothesman
- Felice Orlandi as Gold Plainclothesman
- Joseph Walsh as Glasses
- Denny Macko as Exchange Man
- Rudy Ramos as Teeth
- Sandy Brown Wyeth as Split
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