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The Driver (1978)
Director: Walter Hill
Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley
Runtime91 min
RatingR
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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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The Driver is a critically acclaimed neo-noir film from 1978 directed by Walter Hill. While it received mixed reviews upon release, the film has since been recognized as an influential and stylistic crime thriller, with a strong lead performance and Hill's signature taut direction. The Driver has developed a cult following over the years and is considered an underrated classic by many film experts.
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A minimalist neo-noir with a focus on the craft of driving, showcasing the director's innovative visual style.
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The Driver is a 1978 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Walter Hill, and starring Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern and Isabelle Adjani. The film featured only unnamed characters, and follows a getaway driver for robberies whose exceptional talent has prevented him being caught. A detective promises pardons to a gang if they help catch him in a set-up robbery.
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