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By Charles Bottage

Updated 29 March 2023

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1978 film by Walter Hill

The Driver

Released	1978 (44 years, 6 months ago)

Director	Walter Hill
Duration	87 minutes
Genre	crime film, heist film, action film, neo-noir, thriller film and drama film
Composer	Michael Small
Production company	20th Century Fox
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Walter Hill
Producer	Lawrence Gordon

About The Driver

The Driver, directed by Walter Hill, is a tense and stylish thriller that follows a skilled getaway driver (Ryan O'Neal) as he navigates a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a determined detective (Bruce Dern). The film's minimalist approach to storytelling and action sequences, combined with a moody synth score by Michael Small, creates a sense of tension and unease that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

The film's themes of masculinity and power dynamics are explored through the interactions between the driver and his criminal associates, as well as his confrontations with the detective. The Driver has been praised for its influence on subsequent films in the genre, including Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive.

Despite its initial critical reception, The Driver has since gained a cult following and is considered a classic of the genre. Its impact on the world of cinema is undeniable, and its influence can still be felt in modern films today.

References:

- Ebert, Roger. "The Driver Movie Review & Film Summary (1978)." RogerEbert.com, 1 Jan. 1978, www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-driver-1978.

- Kehr, Dave. "The Driver (1978)." The New York Times, 28 July 2011, www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/movies/the-driver-1978.html.

- Murray, Noel. "The Driver." The A.V. Club, 14 Sept. 2007, film.avclub.com/the-driver-1798203659.