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The Driver (1978)

The Driver (1978)

R 91 minutes EN Crime , Thriller , Action
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.
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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
Denny Macko
Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
The Kid
Will Walker
Fingers

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Art Direction
Original Music Composer
Editor
Director of Photography
Set Decoration
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Effects Editor
Production companies: 20th Century Fox, EMI Films
Production countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $4,000,000

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