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📊 Film Specifications
Director Walter Hill
Writer Walter Hill (Screenplay)
Release Date June 8, 1978
Runtime 91 min (1h 31m)
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Language EN
Budget $4,000,000
Box Office $4,900,000
Studios 20th Century Fox • EMI Films
The Driver (1978)
Directed by Walter Hill
• Written by Walter Hill
"To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law."
⭐ 3.6 / 5 (551 votes) ⏱️ 91 min 🎬 Crime, Thriller, Action
Ratings Breakdown:
551 ratings 0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars
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.
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