Who directed The Fast and the Furious, released in 2001?

Rob Cohen directed The Fast and the Furious, released in 2001.

Cohen was the first director to bring Dominic Toretto, Brian O’Conner, and their street-racing world to the screen. The film was written by Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist, and David Ayer, and it drew inspiration from an article about illegal street racing in Los Angeles.

The movie established the franchise’s core combination of customized cars, police investigations, family loyalty, and high-speed action. Vin Diesel played Dominic Toretto, while Paul Walker played Brian O’Conner. Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster also appeared in the main cast.

Cohen is sometimes confused with later franchise directors. Justin Lin directed several later installments, James Wan directed Furious 7, and F. Gary Gray directed The Fate of the Furious. Cohen’s other directing credits include xXx and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.