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The Driver

5.00

Fair

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description The Driver Overview

The Driver is a 1978 crime thriller centered on an unnamed getaway driver, portrayed by Ryan O’Neal, who consistently avoids capture due to his skill. A detective, played by Bruce Dern, attempts to utilize a gang's cooperation through the promise of pardons to locate and apprehend him. The film explores the pursuit of a skilled criminal and the investigative efforts against him.

info The Driver Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1978

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What is The Driver?

The Driver is a 1978 crime thriller centered on an unnamed getaway driver, portrayed by Ryan O’Neal, who consistently avoids capture due to his skill. A detective, played by Bruce Dern, attempts to utilize a gang's cooperation through the promise of pardons to locate and apprehend him. The film explores the pursuit of a skilled criminal and the investigative efforts against him.

How good is The Driver?

The Driver scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Crime Movie category.

What are the best alternatives to The Driver?

See our alternatives page for The Driver for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Collateral, Shaft.

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