Movie Description
The Driver
(1978)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Walter Hill
- Producer : Lawrence Gordon
- Editor : Tina Hirsch,Robert K. Lambert
- Cast : Ryan O'Neal,Bruce Dern,Isabelle Adjani,Ronee Blakley,Matt Clark,Felice Orlandi,Joseph Walsh,Rudy Ramos,Denny Macko,Frank Bruno,Will Walker,Sandy Brown Wyeth,Tara King,Richard Carey,Fidel Corona,Victor Gilmour,Nick Dimitri,Bob Minor,Angelo Lamonea,Patrick Burns,Karen Kleiman,Thomas Myers,Bill McConnell,Peter Jason,William Hasley,Allan Graf,Alex Daniels,Peter Eastman,Raven Grey Eagle,Bob Harks,Orwin C. Harvey,Steve Moriarty,Nico Stevens,Leland Sun,Anna Young
Cast
The Driver
The Detective
The Player
The Connection
Red Plainclothesman
Gold Plainclothesman
Glasses
Teeth
Exchange Man
The Kid
Fingers
Split
Frizzy
Floorman
Card Player
Boardman
Blue Mask
Green Mask
Patron
Patron
Patron
Passenger
Passenger
Commuter
Commuter
Uniformed Cop
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Casino Security Guard (uncredited)
Person at Train Station / Driver (uncredited)
Card Player (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Card Player (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Driver
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-06-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Budget₹ 4000000
Production Companies20th Century Fox,EMI Films
Genres
- Crime
- Thriller
- Action