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The Driver

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The Driver (1978)

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Reviews Counted: 9 Fresh: 8  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.9/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins

Synopsis: Ryan O'Neal stars as The Driver, a conniving and talented getaway driver who's continually on the run from a detective obsessed with capturing him. Told from the criminal's perspective. Ryan O'Neal stars as The Driver, a conniving and talented getaway driver who's continually on the run from a detective obsessed with capturing him. Told from the criminal's perspective. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley, Matt Clark

Director: Walter Hill
Screenwriter: Walter Hill
Producer: Lawrence Gordon
Composer: Michael Small

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 7, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Pan & Scan
  • Widescreen

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05/28/08
Variety
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By the end of The Driver you might wonder if you were in a car accident.

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04/29/08
Dennis Schwartz
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01/19/07
Jake Euker
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01/26/06
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A terrific neo-noir that was sadly dumped by its studio in the summer of 1978. Filled with exciting car chases and cynical, hard-boiled exchanges.

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10/21/05
Chuck O'Leary
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09/20/05
Christopher Null
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09/01/05
Emanuel Levy
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3/5

Stripped-down thriller about compromised car thief.

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07/12/05
Daniel Eagan
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05/09/05
Vincent Canby
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08/22/03
Carol Cling
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05/24/03
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10/18/02
Brian J. Arthurs
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An all-time great action movie. Hill's existential musings are made palpable with the soulful performances by O'Neal and Adjani.

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07/25/02
Chuck Rudolph
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01/01/00
Dave Kehr
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