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The Driver

Movie·1978·Crime, Thriller, Action·1h 31m·7.2 (513)·Directed by Walter Hill

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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'NealRyan O'NealThe DriverBruce DernBruce DernThe DetectiveIsabelle AdjaniIsabelle AdjaniThe PlayerRonee BlakleyRonee BlakleyThe ConnectionMatt ClarkMatt ClarkRed PlainclothesmanFelice OrlandiFelice OrlandiGold PlainclothesmanJoseph WalshJoseph WalshGlassesRudy RamosRudy RamosTeeth

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