The Driver poster
Rating
7.2/10 (477 votes)
Popularity4
Runtime1h 31m
Release DateJune 8, 1978
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$4,900,000

The Driver

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

Overview

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.

Production

20th Century Fox(US)
EMI Films(GB)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorWalter Hill
ScreenplayWalter Hill
ProducerLawrence Gordon
Director of PhotographyPhilip H. Lathrop

Videos & Trailers

4K Restoration Official Trailer

4K Restoration Official Trailer

Trailer
The Driver (1978) - Trailer

The Driver (1978) - Trailer

Trailer
4K Teaser Spot

4K Teaser Spot

Teaser
STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - Episode 7 - A Celebration of Walter Hill's THE DRIVER

STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - Episode 7 - A Celebration of Walter Hill's THE DRIVER

Featurette