A Chicago cab driver's night shift becomes a kaleidoscope of humanity. With each fare, his initial cold demeanor softens, revealing unexpected depth amid cameos from familiar faces.
Directors:
Stars:
Award:
- 1 nomination.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Paul Dillon | ... |
Cab Driver
|
|
 |
Tim Gamble | ... |
Religious Father
|
|
|
Olivia Trevino | ... |
4-Year Old Girl
|
| Moira Sinise | ... |
Religious Mother
(as Moira Harris)
|
|
|
|
Rana Khan | ... |
Pakistani
|
| Darryl Theirse | ... |
X-Hat
|
|
| Michael Ironside | ... |
Al
|
|
|
|
Shanesia Davis | ... |
Lawyer
(as Shanesia Davis-Williams)
|
|
|
Laura Kellogg Sandberg | ... |
Bug-Eyed Woman
|
| Phillip Edward Van Lear | ... |
Father-to-Be
(as Phillip Van Lear)
|
|
| Ora Jones | ... |
Pregnant Woman
|
|
| Michael Shannon | ... |
Crack Head
|
|
| Shulie Cowen | ... |
Stoner Girl
|
|
| Andrew Rothenberg | ... |
Homer
|
|
| Tracy Letts | ... |
Sports Fan
|
|
|
|
Carol Hall | ... |
Mega Shopper
|
|
|
Tim Reinhard | ... |
Geek
|
|
|
Hubert Taczanowski | ... |
Immigrant
|
|
|
Vince Green | ... |
Young Urban Man
|
|
|
Laura Whyte | ... |
Mom
|
| Matt Roth | ... |
Male Ad Exec
|
|
| Laurie Metcalf | ... |
Female Ad Exec
|
|
| John C. Reilly | ... |
Steve
|
|
| Tara Chocol | ... |
Receptionist
|
|
| Ron Dean | ... |
Old Snack Trucker
|
|
| Don H. Julien | ... |
Nail Biter
(as Don Julien)
|
|
|
|
Marc Nelson | ... |
Fat Guy
|
|
|
Holly Wantuch | ... |
Dog Lady
|
|
|
Sunni-Ali Powell | ... |
Ganja Man
(as Sunni Ali Powell)
|
| Troy West | ... |
Story Man
|
|
|
|
John Mohrlein | ... |
One-Handed Man
|
| April Grace | ... |
Shalita
|
|
| Harry Lennix | ... |
Pissed-Off Boyfriend
(as Harry J. Lennix)
|
|
| Gillian Anderson | ... |
Southside Girl
|
|
| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... |
Southside Guy
|
|
| John Cusack | ... |
Scary Man
|
|
|
|
Mary Ann Thebus | ... |
Old Drunk Woman
|
| Loren Lazerine | ... |
Obnoxious Guy #1
|
|
|
|
Jeff Still | ... |
Obnoxious Guy #2
|
| Julianne Moore | ... |
Distraught Woman
|
|
| Reginald C. Hayes | ... |
Architect
(as Reggie Hayes)
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
Mark G. Pavuk | ... |
Bartender
|
|
|
David Michael Fordham | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Mary Cybulski | ||
| John Tintori | ||
Written by
| Will Kern | ... | (play "Hellcab") |
| Will Kern | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| John Cusack | ... | executive producer |
| Suzanne De Walt | ... | producer (as Suzanne Dewalt) |
| D.V. DeVincentis | ... | executive producer (as D.V. Devincentis) |
| Paul Dillon | ... | producer |
| Jamie Gordon | ... | co-producer |
| Gary Howsam | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Marcus | ... | line producer |
| Kathy Morgan | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Pink | ... | executive producer |
| Charles Weber | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Page Hamilton | ||
Cinematography by
| Hubert Taczanowski | ||
Editing by
| Mary Cybulski | ||
| John Tintori | ||
Editorial Department
| David Frankel | ... | associate editor |
| Fred Heid | ... | color timer |
| Patricia Sztaba | ... | negative matcher |
| Stan Sztaba | ... | negative matcher |
| Joe Violante | ... | coordinator: Technicolor (as Joe Violente) |
Casting By
| John Papsidera | ||
Production Design by
| Maria Nay | ||
Costume Design by
| Carolyn Greco | ||
Makeup Department
| Dominic Mango | ... | key hair stylist |
| Jamie Sue Weiss | ... | key makeup artist (as Jamie Weiss) |
| James Lacey | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Paul Marcus | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary B. Goldman | ... | first assistant director (as Gary Goldman) |
| Don H. Julien | ... | second assistant director (as Don Julien) |
| Paul Marcus | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| David J. Chamerski | ... | property master (as David Chamerski) |
| Cece De Stefano | ... | art department coordinator (as Cecele Destefano) |
| Jim Gallagher | ... | plaster foreman |
| Aaron C. Holden Jr. | ... | assistant property master (as Aaron Holden Jr.) |
| Cyril H. Matthys | ... | lead man (as Cyril Matthys) |
| Tom Osman | ... | carpenter |
| Tyler Osman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Scott Troha | ... | set dresser |
| Tim Wilp | ... | set painter |
| Bill Bartelt | ... | additional scenic art (uncredited) |
| Mike Monckton | ... | lead signwriter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Stephen Altobello | ... | foley editor (as Stephen Altobell) |
| Eric A. Christoffersen | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Robert Lucas | ... | boom operator (as Bob Lucas) |
| David Novack | ... | sound mixer |
| Dave Paterson | ... | sound editor |
| Mary Ellen Porto | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Joe Yario | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Eddie J. Fernandez | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Biagi | ... | camera operator (as Pete Biagi) / camera operator: second unit (as Pete Biagi) |
| Steve Bradarich | ... | video engineer |
| Rick Brown | ... | best boy grip |
| K.C. Capek | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as K.C. Kapet) |
| Chris Carey | ... | gaffer (as Chris 'Copy' Carey) |
| Jason Catania | ... | best boy electric |
| Adam C. Eichhorst | ... | dolly grip (as Adam Eichhorst) |
| Joe Evreniadis | ... | grip (as Joe Evernitus) |
| Linda Gacsko | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steven Hiller | ... | first assistant camera (as Steve Hiller) |
| Charles S. Hodes | ... | still photographer (as Chuck Hodes) |
| Michael Koepke | ... | electrician (as Mike 'Crack Boy' Koepke) / gaffer: second unit (as Mike Koepke) |
| Dana Kupper | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Michael Lange | ... | grip (as Mike Lange) |
| Thomas Lewis | ... | grip: second unit (as Tom Lewis) |
| Tim Meehan | ... | generator operator (as Tim 'Open Ground' Mehan) |
| Donald E. Miller | ... | key grip (as Don Miller) |
| David Gerald Patullo | ... | camera loader (as David Patullo) |
| Ray Conchado | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Traci M. Lewis | ... | extras casting: Holzer Ridge Casting, Inc. (as Traci Lewis) |
| Mark A. Ridge | ... | extras casting: Holzer Ridge Casting, Inc. (as Mark Ridge) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Stacy Dorris | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Stacy Doris) |
| Cliff Mahaney | ... | set costumer |
| Nomi Shichor | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Betsy Bottando | ... | location manager |
| Brady Breen | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Lynn Geller | ... | music supervisor |
| Page Hamilton | ... | music producer |
| Jim Haviland | ... | additional music editor |
| Joe Henry | ... | music producer |
| Susan Jacobs | ... | music supervisor |
| Stuart Levy | ... | additional music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lori Doherty | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Timothy Bolt | ... | driver: insert car (as Tim Bolt) |
| Michael J. Farej | ... | driver (as Mike Farej) |
| Larry N. Hill | ... | driver (as Larry Hill) |
| Patrick Lynn | ... | transportation coordinator (as Pat Lynn) |
| Jim Marts | ... | driver |
| Bob Scandora | ... | driver |
| Nico Triantafilidis | ... | driver (as Nick Triantafillids) |
| Robert C. Vos | ... | driver (as Bob Voss) |
Additional Crew
| William L. Allen Sr. | ... | technical consultant (as Bill Allen Sr.) |
| Anthony Allen | ... | stand-in: Mr. Dillon |
| Amanda Deyager | ... | intern (as Amanda Horne) |
| Kimberly Edwards | ... | post-production accountant (as Kimberly Edwards-Shapiro) |
| Peggy Farritor | ... | intern |
| Mishell Glockler | ... | production coordinator |
| Shari Griffin | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Adam Hiebeler | ... | production assistant (as Adam Heibeler) |
| Glenn Hughes | ... | assistant: Ms. Dewalt |
| Sheri Jeffrey | ... | legal services |
| Cody Lassen | ... | intern |
| Ana Loncar | ... | production assistant (as Anna Loncar) |
| Erin MacLeod | ... | production assistant (as Erin Macloed) |
| Kathryn Madden | ... | craft service (as Kathy Madden) |
| Brenda Morris | ... | production accountant |
| Barry Newmark | ... | unit publicist |
| Ericka O'Benar | ... | production assistant |
| Sunni-Ali Powell | ... | production assistant (as Sunni Ali Powell) |
| Ericka N. Shane | ... | accounting assistant (as Ericka Shane) |
| Dawn Smallman | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Squire | ... | production assistant |
| Christy Taddeo | ... | intern |
| Ray Tintori | ... | intern |
| Brooke Tonneman | ... | intern |
| Lauren Vasil | ... | intern |
| Victoria Vaus | ... | title designer |
| Jon-Paul Velasquez | ... | production assistant (as J.P. Velasquez) |
| Patrick New | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Roger G. Anderson | ... | special thanks (as Roger Anderson) |
| Pater Borland | ... | special thanks (as Pat Borland) |
| Tara Chocol | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Conda | ... | in memory of |
| Richard Cotovsky | ... | special thanks |
| Dado | ... | special thanks |
| Mrs. Patricia Dewalt | ... | special thanks |
| Daniel T. Dillon | ... | special thanks |
| Mary Ann Dillon | ... | special thanks |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Friedman | ... | special thanks |
| Anna Geddes | ... | special thanks (as Ann Geddes) |
| Elizabeth Geddes | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Hawkes | ... | special thanks |
| Reginald C. Hayes | ... | special thanks (as Reggie Hayes) |
| Hank Lott | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Mare | ... | special thanks |
| Jennifer Markowitz | ... | special thanks |
| Judy Tatum Nolan | ... | special thanks |
| Peggy Rajski | ... | special thanks |
| Fred Rothenberg | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Kellogg Sandberg | ... | special thanks |
| Webb Smalley | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Solomon | ... | special thanks |
| Randy Stone | ... | special thanks |
| Ruby Sue | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Castle Hill Productions (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- Becker Entertainment (2000) (Australia)
- Comedy Central (2008) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Hollydan Works (2007) (Serbia and Montenegro) (DVD)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Peace Arch Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Sherlock Media S.L. (2000) (Spain) (VHS)
- Trimark Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Vértice 360 (1999) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Brandmeier Productions Inc. (special thanks)
- Carhart (special thanks)
- Catering By Steve's (catering)
- Checker Cab Co. (special thanks)
- Chicago Film Office (special thanks)
- Chicago Police Department (special thanks)
- Cinema Research (titles)
- Connie's Pizza (special thanks)
- Discus Athletics (crew gifts provided by)
- Evans Furs (special thanks)
- Film Finances (bond company)
- Holzer & Ridge Casting Inc. (extras casting)
- Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hayes & Handler (legal services)
- London Fog (special thanks)
- Old Style Beer (special thanks)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Pulsar Technology System Co. (special thanks)
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (special thanks)
- Spin Ciclo Post Inc. (post-production facilities)
- The Illinois Film Office (special thanks)
- Thunderbird Catering (special thanks)
- WLIT Radio (special thanks)
- WMAQ Radio (special thanks)
- WSCR Radio (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
There is more to this story than this review lets on. It reflects all different facets of society over one driver's shift. As he starts out, he seems cold and ignorant, but his character develops as different Chicago riders come and go. His character shows through when he tells a woman the truth about one of the guys he has in his cab. One highlight is the amount of cameos by well-known faces who seem to be doing this film for the craic (fun, "kicks"). The cab driver reacts well to the madness surrounding him, and by the end of the shift the viewer might share his weariness. This low-budget film deals with crackheads, stoners, posh randy lawyers, irate Pakistanis, and the high and lows of the working day.
Written by Michael A Hunter |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Do you dare pay the fare? See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,485, 04 Oct 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original play, "Hellcab", opened in Chicago in 1992. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in One True Thing/Rush Hour/A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries/Permanent Midnight/Touch of Evil/Chicago Cab (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Joy to the World See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The film's copyright date in the credits is 1998, despite premiering in 1997 and being completed that same year. This means the date might have been added ahead of time, in anticipation of a theatrical release in 1998. See more » |
| Quotes |
Cab Driver:
Why does everything have to be so fucked up?! See more » |