The | Last Run(1971)

The film features a haunting score by Jerry Goldsmith that perfectly underscores the isolation of the open road.

As noted by Roger Moore's Movie Nation , the film was something of a reward for George C. Scott after his Oscar win for Patton . While it may have been "lightly-regarded" upon release, its influence is undeniable. You can trace a direct line from Harry Garmes' thrashing of his BMW through the Pyrenees to the Clive Owen "The Hire" shorts and Luc Besson’s entire Transporter franchise. Why You Should Watch It The Last Run(1971)

The Original Transporter: Why George C. Scott’s 'The Last Run' Still Matters The film features a haunting score by Jerry

Unlike the high-octane, neon-soaked escapism of modern action flicks, The Last Run is a "tidy if not exactly tight" character study. George C. Scott stars as Harry Garmes, a semi-retired Chicago wheelman who has spent the last nine years living a quiet, solitary life in Albufeira, Portugal. He's a man merely existing, tuning his 1956 BMW 503 convertible just to prove he still has the touch. While it may have been "lightly-regarded" upon release,

Released in 1971, is a lean, gritty road thriller that serves as a spiritual blueprint for generations of "driver" movies—from Walter Hill’s The Driver to Ryan Gosling’s Drive . A Different Kind of Getaway Driver

Trish Van Devere plays the girl caught between them, adding a layer of romantic tension to the claustrophobic confines of the BMW. A Legacy on Wheels