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  • Available in theaters: August 2, 1978

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IMDb rating 7.1
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Critic rating 6

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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

...the automobile action is as good as it gets...

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Cast & Crew

Walter Hill
Director
Allan Graf
As Uniformed Cop
Bob Minor
As Green Mask
Bruce Dern
As The Detective
Peter Jason
As Commuter
Bob Harks
As Casino Patron (uncredited)
Nick Dimitri
As Blue Mask

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The Driver is a high-octane, action-packed thriller that follows the story of a mysterious getaway driver, known for his exceptional skills and elusiveness, as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a relentless detective. With a talented cast, including Ryan O'Neal and Bruce Dern, the film takes viewers on a heart-pumping ride through the streets of Los Angeles, filled with car chases, shootouts, and double-crosses. TheDriver's unique blend of action, suspense, and neo-noir style has made it a cult classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Driver include 48 Hrs., Thief, The Yakuza (1974), Defiance, Disco Godfather, Black Caesar.

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The Driver was released in theaters on August 2, 1978.