The Driver

1978 · directed by Walter Hill

Rating

70/100

Hit

no

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), directed by Walter Hill, rates 70/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Ryan O'Neal
• Bruce Dern
• Isabelle Adjani
• Ronee Blakley
• Matt Clark
• Felice Orlandi
• Joseph Walsh
• Rudy Ramos
• Denny Macko
• Frank Bruno

Crew

• Philip H. Lathrop — Director of Photography
• Robert K. Lambert — Editor
• Tina Hirsch — Editor
• Michael Small — Original Music Composer
• Walter Hill — Screenplay

More from Walter Hill

1. The Warriors (1979) — 76/100
2. 48 Hrs. (1982) — 73/100
3. Southern Comfort (1981) — 70/100
4. The Long Riders (1980) — 70/100
5. Crossroads (1986) — 70/100
6. Hard Times (1975) — 70/100

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