The Driver

"To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law."

Aug 2 1978 R 1h 31m
Action, Crime, Thriller

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.

Plot

"The Driver" is a specialist in a rare business: he drives getaway cars in robberies. His exceptional talent 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 remission of punishment to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from "The Player" (Isabelle) to mislead the detective.

Written by

Walter Hill

Directed by

Walter Hill

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

EMI Films, 20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
20,386
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA