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The Driver (1978)

Directed by Walter Hill

Action

Most recently watched by noahphex, jenerator, sleestakk

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.

Rated R | Length 91 minutes

Actors

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

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Viewing Notes

I Loved the hell out of The Driver! Ultra cool, bad ass characters and gritty, realistic car chases through L.A. make this one of the top ten car chase movies ever. An obvious inspiration for Drive.

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