The Driver
To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$4000000
Revenue
$4900000
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1978-06-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
476
Vote Average
7.179
Ryan O'Neal
The Driver
Bruce Dern
The Detective
Isabelle Adjani
The Player
Ronee Blakley
The Connection
Matt Clark
Red Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
Glasses
Rudy Ramos
Teeth
Denny Macko
Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
The Kid
Will Walker
Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Split
Tara King
Frizzy
Richard Carey
Floorman
Fidel Corona
Card Player
Victor Gilmour
Boardman
Nick Dimitri
Blue Mask
Bob Minor
Green Mask
Angelo Lamonea
Patron
Patrick Burns
Patron
Karen Kleiman
Patron
Thomas Myers
Passenger
Bill McConnell
Passenger
Peter Jason
Commuter
William Hasley
Commuter
Allan Graf
Uniformed Cop
Alex Daniels
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Peter Eastman
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Raven Grey Eagle
Minor Role (uncredited)
Bob Harks
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Orwin C. Harvey
Casino Security Guard (uncredited)
Steve Moriarty
Person at Train Station / Driver (uncredited)
Nico Stevens
Card Player (uncredited)
Leland Sun
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Anna Young
Card Player (uncredited)
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