The Driver (1978)

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

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 (35)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ryan O'Neal

The Driver

Bruce Dern

The Detective

Isabelle Adjani

The Player

Ronee Blakley

The Connection

Matt Clark

Red Plainclothesman

Felice Orlandi

Gold Plainclothesman

Joseph Walsh

Glasses

Rudy Ramos

Teeth

D

Denny Macko

Exchange Man

F

Frank Bruno

The Kid

Will Walker

Fingers

S

Sandy Brown Wyeth

Split

Tara King

Frizzy

R

Richard Carey

Floorman

F

Fidel Corona

Card Player

V

Victor Gilmour

Boardman

N

Nick Dimitri

Blue Mask

Bob Minor

Green Mask

A

Angelo Lamonea

Patron

P

Patrick Burns

Patron

K

Karen Kleiman

Patron

T

Thomas Myers

Passenger

B

Bill McConnell

Passenger

Peter Jason

Commuter

W

William Hasley

Commuter

Allan Graf

Uniformed Cop

A

Alex Daniels

Train Passenger (uncredited)

P

Peter Eastman

Train Passenger (uncredited)

R

Raven Grey Eagle

Minor Role (uncredited)

Bob Harks

Casino Patron (uncredited)

O

Orwin C. Harvey

Casino Security Guard (uncredited)

S

Steve Moriarty

Person at Train Station / Driver (uncredited)

N

Nico Stevens

Card Player (uncredited)

L

Leland Sun

Casino Patron (uncredited)

A

Anna Young

Card Player (uncredited)

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