The Driver

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.

1978

Crime·Thriller·Action

1h 31min

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Ryan O'Neal
The Driver
Bruce Dern
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Isabelle Adjani
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Ronee Blakley
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Matt Clark
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Felice Orlandi
Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
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Rudy Ramos
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Denny Macko
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Frank Bruno
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Will Walker
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Sandy Brown Wyeth
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Tara King
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Richard Carey
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Victor Gilmour
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Nick Dimitri
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Bob Minor
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Angelo Lamonea
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Karen Kleiman
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