The Driver backdrop

The Driver 1978 Directed by Walter Hill

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.

Country USA
Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Action , Crime , Thriller
Production Companies 20th Century Fox , EMI Films
Budget $4,000,000
Revenue $4,900,000
Release Date 8 June 1978
91 mins
Cast
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
Denny Macko Exchange Man
Frank Bruno The Kid
Will Walker Fingers
Tara King Frizzy
Richard Carey Floorman
Fidel Corona Card Player
Victor Gilmour Boardman
Nick Dimitri Blue Mask
Bob Minor Green Mask
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)