The Driver
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Ryan O'Neal
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Bruce Dern
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Isabelle Adjani
The Player
Ronee Blakley
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Matt Clark
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Felice Orlandi
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Joseph Walsh
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Will Walker
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Sandy Brown Wyeth
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Tara King
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Richard Carey
Floorman
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Victor Gilmour
Boardman
Nick Dimitri
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Bob Minor
Green Mask
Release History & Theatrical Window
L'Étrange Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.23x
+$900K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hill
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- The Driver
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.9M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
Walter Hill
Michael Small
Philip H. Lathrop
Tina Hirsch, Robert K. Lambert
Lawrence Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Walter Hill
Director
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Harry Horner
Production Design
Everett Creach
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Cornwall
Costume Design
Jennifer L. Parsons
Costume Design
Jack Bear
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Driver
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What is The Driver about?
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.
Who directed The Driver?
The Driver was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in The Driver?
The principal cast of The Driver includes Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark.
When was The Driver released and how long is it?
The Driver was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Driver?
The Driver had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $4.9M at the worldwide box office (1.23 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Driver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Driver was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Driver?
The Driver holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).