getaway driver

His films like Heat and Collateral feature getaway drivers and criminals as complex protagonists, exploring the mechanics and psychology of high-stakes escapes with meticulous precision.

A pioneer of the heist and crime genre, Melville's films like Le Samouraï and Le Cercle Rouge center on getaway driver archetypes and their solitary, methodical approaches to escape.

Baby Driver is a masterpiece entirely built around the getaway driver protagonist, using stylized action sequences and music to celebrate the skill and vulnerability of the character.