The Driver
The Driver (1978)
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Ryan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal
as The Driver
Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
as The Detective
Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Adjani
as The Player
Ronee Blakley
Ronee Blakley
as The Connection
Matt Clark
Matt Clark
as Red Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
Felice Orlandi
as Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
Joseph Walsh
as Glasses
Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
as Teeth
Denny Macko
Denny Macko
as Exchange ManFrank Bruno
Frank Bruno
as The Kid
Will Walker
Will Walker
as FingersSandy Brown Wyeth
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as SplitCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 91 min |
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