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1978 · 91 min · R

The Driver

Directed by Walter Hill · Crime, Thriller, Action

The Driver (1978) is a Crime film, directed by Walter Hill set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated R.

A heist and neo noir, with a tense tone. Themes of obsession run throughout.

Composer
Michael Small
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Cast
Ryan O'NealBruce DernIsabelle AdjaniRonee BlakleyMatt ClarkFelice OrlandiJoseph WalshRudy Ramos

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistNeo Noir
Themes
Obsession
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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