The Purple Taxi (1977)
"Un taxi mauve" (original title)

Director:

Yves Boisset

Writers:

Anne Dutter (adaptation), Georges Dutter (French adaptation),

Stars:

Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlotte Rampling	...	Sharon Frederick
Philippe Noiret	...	Philippe Marcal
Peter Ustinov	...	Taubleman
Fred Astaire	...	Dr. Seamus Scully
Edward Albert	...	Jerry Keen - Sharon's 'American' brother
Agostina Belli	...	Anne Taubelman
Jack Watson	...	Sean
Mairin D. O'Sullivan	...	Colleen
David Kelly	...	Little Person
Niall Buggy	...	Little Person
May Cluskey	...	(as May Clusky)
Loan Do Huu	...	Madame Li
Brendon Doyle
Michael Duffy
Derek Lord

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

France Ireland Italy

Language:

French English

Release Date:

December 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Purple Taxi

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Film Studios of Ireland, Rizzoli Film, Sofracima

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Sonata"
Written by Franz Schubert
Conducted by Roger Woodward

User Reviews

This is a truly remarkable movie., a forgotten gem!

This is a truly remarkable movie. A forgotten gem of great quality. Ustinov, Rampling, Noiret and the exquisite performance of the old Fred Astaire make this movie an unforgettable experience. Light-hearted drama, fine psychological detailing. The movie sets in the Ireland of 30 years ago. Still unspoilt by the EEC subsidies. Thatched cottages, cart roads and of course a major role for not only the Purple Taxi (Le Taxi Mauve), but also for a splendid early yellow Range Rover. This movie deserves to be restored for a new audience. It is just as fresh as it was 30 years ago. Very subtle acting, fine character playing, in short: not for Americans!