Taxi (I) (1998) 6.8
To work off his tarnished driving record, a hip taxi driver must chauffeur a loser police inspector on the trail of German bank robbers. Director:Gérard PirèsWriter:Luc Besson |
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Taxi (I) (1998) 6.8
To work off his tarnished driving record, a hip taxi driver must chauffeur a loser police inspector on the trail of German bank robbers. Director:Gérard PirèsWriter:Luc Besson |
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Frédéric Diefenthal | ... | |
| Marion Cotillard | ... | ||
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Manuela Gourary | ... |
Camille Coutant-Kerbalec
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Emma Wiklund | ... |
Petra
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Georges Neri | ... |
Joe
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Guy Quang | ... |
Pizza Joe Motorcyclist
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Maurice Murcia | ... |
Pensioned Taxi Driver
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Sabine Bail | ... |
Femme Préfecture
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Dan Herzberg | ... |
Paulo
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Sébastien Thiery | ... | |
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Eric Bérenger | ... |
Butcher
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Philippe du Janerand | ... |
Passenger to Airport
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Christophe Fesquet | ... |
Flic Radar #1
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In Marseilles (France), skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job. Written by Cyril Morcrette <cyril@ceci.mit.edu>
I bought this film by accident, not realising it was French, and when I did I just stuck it in a cupboard and thought I'd pass it off onto someone else. Some months later I actually open it up and stick it in, thinking I'd may as well see what I'd bought.
I am VERY glad I did, this film is excellent, and put me onto the path of discovering foreign cinema by starting at the best. Sure it may not have the high budget thrills that Hollywood seem to think are necessary in such films but for breathtaking action and some hilarious comedy moments Taxi is amazing. Filmed on location for a lot of it, there are some stunning shots of Marsielle, the marina and countryside etc.
So for brilliant action, comedy, and a fair bit of sexiness, Taxi is an ideal film. Tres bon!