The Driver
The crime thriller was released in 1979. It features Ryan O’Neal, Isabelle Adjani, and Bruce Dern in starring roles. A driver who is an accomplice steals fast cars to serve as getaway vehicles. A mysterious woman denies witnessing the driver speeding away after a robbery at a casino. The cunning driver has never been caught, which causes a detective to obsess over it as he takes extreme measures to bait and arrest him. He uses unorthodox methods which might be detrimental to his career.
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The film flopped upon release, and it received negative reviews. The cast also felt disappointed and was worried the failure might hurt their record. Interestingly, the film has done a 180, and it is now considered a cult favorite, with critics giving it glowing reviews and other reputable movies paying homage to it. It has also influenced video games.