Drive

Drive

Year: 2011

Runtime: 100 min

Language: Hindi

ActionDrama

A Hollywood stuntman who works as a getaway driver finds his quiet life disrupted when he becomes involved with a vulnerable neighbor, Irene, and her troubled husband. Drawn into a dangerous situation, he’s pulled into a web of deceit and violence involving Los Angeles’s criminal underworld. To protect Irene and those he cares about, he must use his driving skills and carefully controlled demeanor to outmaneuver ruthless adversaries and navigate a perilous path.

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1

Driver's Life as a Mechanic and Stuntman

The unnamed Driver lives a dual life, working as a mechanic at a chop shop owned by Shannon, while also taking on part-time jobs as a movie stuntman. This lifestyle allows him to blend in and maintain his anonymity in the seedy underworld he navigates.

Chop Shop
2

Secret Life as a Getaway Driver

In addition to his day jobs, the Driver harbors a secret life as a getaway driver for criminals. He imposes strict rules on himself, never working for the same criminals twice and allowing only a five-minute window for heists to be completed.

3

Meeting Irene and Benicio

The Driver's life takes a turn when he meets his new neighbor, Irene, and her son, Benicio, in the elevator of their apartment complex. He soon helps them with a car issue, developing a growing bond with both mother and son.

Apartment Building
4

Investment from Bernie Rose

Shannon convinces mobster Bernie Rose to invest in a stock car for the Driver to race, in exchange for a major percentage of the earnings. This sets off a chain of events that intertwines the Driver deeper into the criminal world.

Race Track
5

Standard's Return

Irene’s happiness is disrupted when her husband, Standard, returns home from prison, creating tension. The Driver's dreams of a family life with Irene and Benicio become complicated, stirring his emotions.

Apartment
6

Standard's Debt to Cook

The Driver learns that Standard is in debt to Cook, a dangerous figure from his past. After Standard is assaulted for unpaid protection money, the Driver decides to intervene and help him settle his debts.

Pawn Shop
7

Robbery Plan

To assist Standard, the Driver agrees to participate in a pawn shop robbery, involving Blanche as their accomplice. He adeptly steals a new Mustang for their getaway, preparing himself for the impending chaos.

Pawn Shop
8

Tragic Escape After the Robbery

The robbery takes a devastating turn when Standard is shot as they exit the pawn shop. The Driver finds himself in a frantic escape with Blanche, showcasing both his driving skills and the severity of their situation.

Pawn Shop
9

Hideout and Unexpected Wealth

Hiding in a motel, the Driver uncovers a shocking twist—they have $1 million instead of the intended $40,000. The unexpected wealth raises tensions and puts them on Cook's radar.

Motel
10

Confrontation with Cook's Henchmen

As Blanche reveals the danger they are in, their hiding place is invaded by Cook and his men. A violent confrontation ensues, resulting in Blanche's death and the Driver injuring himself while retaliating against Cook's henchmen.

Motel
11

Tracking Down Cook

The Driver takes matters into his own hands and tracks Cook to a strip club, discovering Nino's involvement in the scheme against them. This revelation pushes the Driver further into a path of vengeance.

Strip Club
12

Final Confrontation with Nino

The Driver confronts Nino in a fierce battle that culminates in him drowning Nino in the ocean. This act of revenge solidifies the Driver's descent into a world of violence and bloodshed.

Ocean
13

Betrayal from Bernie Rose

As the stakes rise, Bernie begins to eliminate anyone who knows about the money's origins. His shocking betrayal culminates in a deadly encounter with the Driver, who must fight for his life against Bernie.

Chinese Restaurant
14

Final Showdown and Aftermath

In a tense altercation, the Driver and Bernie engage in a bloody fight, resulting in the Driver fatally stabbing Bernie. He is left wounded and alone, grappling with the choices he has made.

Chinese Restaurant
15

Leaving in Uncertainty

As night falls, the Driver drives away from the scene, leaving his fate ambiguous. Irene knocks on his door but receives no answer, symbolizing the bittersweet end of their fragile connection and his isolation.

Driver's Apartment

Last Updated: October 28, 2024 at 17:57

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