The Driver (1978)
To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
91 min
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.
- Release date
- June 8, 1978
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Box office
- $4,900,000
Trailer
Cast
- 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
- Rudy Ramos as Teeth
- Denny Macko as Exchange Man
- Frank Bruno as The Kid
Crew
- Walter Hill · Director
- Walter Hill · Writer
- Lawrence Gordon · Producer
- Michael Small · Composer
- Philip H. Lathrop · Cinematographer
- Tina Hirsch · Editor
- Robert K. Lambert · Editor
- Jane Feinberg · Casting director
- Mike Fenton · Casting director
- Harry Horner · Production designer