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Taxi

Taxi

Action · Comedy · Crime · 1998

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.

Movie details

Taxi

1998 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 26m

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6.7 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Gérard Pirès

Written by

Luc Besson

Samy Naceri

Samy Naceri

Daniel Morales

Frédéric Diefenthal

Frédéric Diefenthal

Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Lilly Bertineau

Manuela Gourary

Manuela Gourary

Camille Coutant-Kerbalec

Emma Wiklund

Emma Wiklund

Petra

Bernard Farcy

Bernard Farcy

Commissaire Gibert

Georges Neri

Georges Neri

Joe

Court is in session

Put Taxi on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.