The Driver (1978): movie guide

What is The Driver about?

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 highlights

The Driver features Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark, Felice Orlandi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1978-06-08. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (553 votes). Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Driver?

The Driver is listed as Crime, Thriller, Action on TMDB.

How long is The Driver?

The Driver runs about 91 minutes.

Who stars in The Driver?

Cast highlights include Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark, Felice Orlandi.

Does Cinema Box stream The Driver?

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Where can I track The Driver?

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