To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
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.
The Driver (1978) is a crime, thriller and action film directed by Walter Hill, released on June 8, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani and Ronee Blakley. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 538 ratings.
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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
Will Walker
as Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as Split
Directed by Walter Hill, written by Walter Hill, produced by Lawrence Gordon.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 538 ratings.
Sparse Urban Magnificence. The Driver is written and directed by Walter Hill. It stars Ryan O’Neil, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani and Ronee Blakley. Music is by Michael Small and cinematography by Phillip H. Lathrop. A determined cop pursues an enigmatic getaway driver through the crooked streets of Los Angeles… It’s most amusing to now be able to look back at some of the reviews for The Driver back on its initial…
Reviewed on January 11, 2014
www.noiroftheweek.com This week we take a look at the intense neo-noir, The Driver. Directed by Walter Hill, this cold neo is a perfect example of how film noir evolved into experimental crime films in the 1970s. No doubt inspired by Le Samourai which itself was inspired by This Gun For Hire, The Driver is a cold, lean piece of pure cinema. A night time world of criminals and angry cops. Film noir isn't known for…
Reviewed on June 30, 2017
I love Hill's stuff, I think the car chase sequence is great and how Hill captures a city's landscape is amazing ( 48 hrs (my favorite) and The Warriors has that trademark as well.)
Reviewed on January 7, 2019
This is probably more famous for having characters without names. Ryan O'Neal being the eponymous character whose getaway antics bring him to the attention of the pretty seedy detective Bruce Dern. What ensues is rather minimalist adventure film - I couldn't quite call it a thriller - depicting people without much of a moral compass living in surroundings that merely appear to legitimise their behaviour; regardless…
Reviewed on June 4, 2023
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The main cast of The Driver (1978) includes Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley and Matt Clark. The film was directed by Walter Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Driver was released on June 8, 1978 and runs for 1h 31m.
The Driver (1978) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 538 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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