Drive - Propp's Theory

Hero- The Driver (Ryan Gosling). A hollywood 
stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver 
for the Los Angeles criminal underworld. He is 
also a wannabe race car driver.

Villain/False Hero - Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks).
An entrepreneur who agree's to sponsor The Drivers
racing team who is also a mafia boss. After a job
organized by Bernie goes wrong for The Driver,
Bernie attempts to have him killed. 

Helper - Shannon (Bryan Cranston). A mechanic who is friends with The Driver, and manages his racing, stunt jobs and getaway jobs.





Princess/Prize - Irene (Carey Mulligan). The Driver's neighbour who becomes his love interest when he begins to help out looking after her son Benicio, while his father is in Jail.

Donor - Nino (Ron Perlman). The owner of Nino's pizzeria who is also in association with the mafia. Arranges and provides support for the jobs Bernie hires The Driver for.