The Driver (1978)
To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Ryan O'Neal
as The Driver
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Bruce Dern
as The Detective
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Isabelle Adjani
as The Player
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Ronee Blakley
as The Connection
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Matt Clark
as Red Plainclothesman
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Felice Orlandi
as Gold Plainclothesman
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Joseph Walsh
as Glasses
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Rudy Ramos
as Teeth
- Denny Macko as Exchange Man
- Frank Bruno as The Kid
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Will Walker
as Fingers
- Sandy Brown Wyeth as Split
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Tara King
as Frizzy
- Richard Carey as Floorman
- Fidel Corona as Card Player
- Victor Gilmour as Boardman
- Nick Dimitri as Blue Mask
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Bob Minor
as Green Mask
Crew
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Walter Hill
Director
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Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
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Tina Hirsch
Editor
- Robert K. Lambert Editor
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Michael Small
Original Music Composer
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Lawrence Gordon
Producer
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Walter Hill
Screenplay
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