The Driver
To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
Rating: 7.2 out of 10TMDB(550 votes)
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.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $4.9M worldwide, about 1.2 times its $4M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Los Angeles
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Setting
Set in Los Angeles
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Music
Music by Michael Small
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Philip H. Lathrop
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Walter HillScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 8, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $4M
- Revenue
- $4.9M
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Cast
Ryan O'NealThe Driver
Bruce DernThe Detective
Isabelle AdjaniThe Player
Ronee BlakleyThe Connection
Matt ClarkRed Plainclothesman
Felice OrlandiGold Plainclothesman
Joseph WalshGlasses
Rudy RamosTeeth- Denny MackoExchange Man
- Frank BrunoThe Kid
Will WalkerFingers- Sandy Brown WyethSplit
Tara KingFrizzy- Richard CareyFloorman
- Fidel CoronaCard Player
- Victor GilmourBoardman
- Nick DimitriBlue Mask
Bob MinorGreen Mask- Angelo LamoneaPatron
- Patrick BurnsPatron
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