The Driver (Walter Hill, 1978) The Getaway

[TheFilmOpinions]

Thumbs up if you love old fashioned car chases.

[mkl62]

1-10-2012. He's not blue. He's only 72. Happy Birthday, Walter.

[JupiterReturnz]

Brilliant. Hollywood can't make films as good anymore. Check out James Caan in "Thief" if you like this type of classic film.

[SpyroKick99]

this is the inspiration of the game driver psx

[optionsupdate]

@SpyroKick99 i love that driver game, on ps2

[iheartjelly]

holy shit. Is this me or was the opening to Refn's Drive exactly the same? as in shot-for-shot

[ThePiscean60]

One of my all-time faves R O'Neal is awesome, thanks for posting- p60

[TheLApitfighter]

was the car chase getaway filmed in downtown los angeles?

[jamesrosevear]

@TheLApitfighter Yes.

[FungusMossGnosis]

Yes: "... well, you should just see the film yourself" < couldn't agree more!

[pyro80]

great scene. shows that a car chase can be exciting while still staying somewhat realistic

[teetpiece]

the only interesting car chase in a film ever.

[DukeFanGermany]

absolutely classic. thank you for uploading!