The Driver

1978 · 91 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 20,386 VOTES · DIR. Walter Hill

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 529 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:16 We open now at 2 draw.
00:06:12 We got a 211 in progress.
00:15:02 You were late.
00:18:10 Planning on looking for work soon?
00:19:53 You wanna throw it? Go on. Go on.
00:23:11 - How about a beer? - I'd rather not, if that's okay by you.
00:24:36 Setting up bank jobs? I don't remember that being part of taking the oath.
00:25:39 - Think about it. - I already have...
00:28:33 And you saw the man up against the brick wall.
00:30:14 It's not him.
00:32:53 I know. But they're looking to move up.
00:36:39 Easy, easy.
00:40:22 You know how?
00:41:59 Go ahead and pull the trigger.
00:44:38 No friends.
00:46:53 Come on. Who do you think you're dealing with? That's 30% of the take.
00:48:43 That way, I get my man, I get the money...
00:51:37 You've been set up, you know?
00:56:56 Yeah, well, I've been watching your moves.
00:58:22 I'll get somebody.
01:02:50 Put the key in a safe-deposit box for six months...
01:05:57 He's exchanging the bag.
01:11:08 There!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed529
Dialogue density5.8 lines / min
First line00:02:16
Final line01:11:08

Production Record

DirectorWalter Hill
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4,000,000
IMDb votes20,386