Drive is a 2011 American action drama film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The screenplay, written by Hossein Amini, is based on James Sallis's 2005 novel of the same name. The film stars Ryan Gosling as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver. He quickly grows fond of his neighbor, Irene, and her young son, Benicio. When her debt-ridden husband, Standard, is released from prison, the two men take part in what turns out to be a botched million-dollar heist that endangers the lives of everyone involved. The film co-stars Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Ron Perlman, and Albert Brooks.
Theatrical release poster
Having seen photos of Christina Hendricks (pictured) and finding her very beautiful, Refn's wife recommended her for the role of Blanche.
Refn shot Drive digitally with an Arri Alexa camera.
Ryan Gosling at Drive's Toronto International Film Festival premiere
Nicolas Winding Refn is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Refn at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
Refn promoting Drive at the Deauville American Film Festival in September 2011
Refn at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival