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.
The Driver
Ryan O'Neal
The Detective
Bruce Dern
The Player
Isabelle Adjani
The Connection
Ronee Blakley
Red Plainclothesman
Matt Clark
Gold Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
Glasses
Joseph Walsh
Teeth
Rudy Ramos
Exchange Man
Denny Macko
The Kid
Frank Bruno
Fingers
Will Walker
Split
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Frizzy
Tara King
Floorman
Richard Carey
Card Player
Fidel Corona
Boardman
Victor Gilmour
Blue Mask
Nick Dimitri
Green Mask
Bob Minor
Patron
Angelo Lamonea
Patron
Patrick Burns
Patron
Karen Kleiman
Passenger
Thomas Myers
Passenger
Bill McConnell
Commuter
Peter Jason
Commuter
William Hasley
Uniformed Cop
Allan Graf
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Alex Daniels
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Peter Eastman
Minor Role (uncredited)
Raven Grey Eagle
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Bob Harks
Casino Security Guard (uncredited)
Orwin C. Harvey
Person at Train Station / Driver (uncredited)
Steve Moriarty
Card Player (uncredited)
Nico Stevens
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Leland Sun
Card Player (uncredited)
Anna Young