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The Driver

7.2/10

Rating

91 min

Runtime

1978

Release Year

Walter Hill

Director

Cast

Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark

Quick Synopsis

The Driver is a skilled getaway car driver who has managed to evade capture through his exceptional driving abilities. After successfully escaping the police once again, a confident detective becomes determined to catch him. To achieve this, the detective offers pardons to a criminal gang if they assist in setting up a robbery designed to trap the Driver. In response, the Driver enlists the help of an associate known as The Player to create a plan that will mislead the detective and avoid capture.

Detailed Synopsis of The Driver

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.

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