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Drive (1997)
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Drive (1997)

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy • 1h 40m

Overview

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

Director: Steve Wang

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UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Excellent
88 Films

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Length

100 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

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UHD Tiers
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Length
100 mins
Type
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Last Updated
2 years ago
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