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Taxi (1998)

6.7/10 · 2,821 votes 1h 26m ActionComedyAdventureCrime

#67 of 123 films from 1998 #968 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gérard Pirès · Written by Luc Besson

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Overview

In Marseilles a 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.

Cast

Samy Nacerias Daniel Morales
Frédéric Diefenthalas Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec
Marion Cotillardas Lilly Bertineau
Manuela Gouraryas Camille Coutant-Kerbalec
Emma Wiklundas Petra
Bernard Farcyas Commissaire Gibert
Georges Nerias Joe
Guy Quangas Pizza Joe Motorcyclist
Maurice Murciaas Pensioned Taxi Driver
Sabine Bailas Femme Préfecture
Dan Herzbergas Paulo
Sébastien Thieryas Driving Instructor
Eric Bérengeras Butcher
Philippe du Janerandas Passenger to Airport

Facts

Release dateApril 8, 1998
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
LanguageFR
Budget$8,700,000
Box office$44,218,015 (5.1× budget)
IMDbtt0152930

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Questions

How long is Taxi?
Taxi runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Taxi worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 2,821 votes, which places it #67 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 46%) and #968 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Taxi?
Taxi was directed by Gérard Pirès.
Who stars in Taxi?
Samy Naceri as Daniel Morales; Frédéric Diefenthal as Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec; Marion Cotillard as Lilly Bertineau; Manuela Gourary as Camille Coutant-Kerbalec; Emma Wiklund as Petra; Bernard Farcy as Commissaire Gibert.
Where can I watch the trailer for Taxi?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/76659.

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