Taxi (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Táxi - Velocidade nas Ruas, Takso, Taxi Express, Taksi, Taxxi, Táxi - Uma Viagem Alucinante, Такси
Director: Gérard Pirès
Writer: Luc Besson
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Laurent Pétin, Luc Besson, Michèle Pétin
Companies: ARP Sélection, Canal+, Cofimage 9, EuropaCorp, Studio Image 4, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, TF1 International
Genre: Action, Action Film, Adventure, Buddy Film, Comedy, Comedy Film
Budget: 8.700.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: bank robbery, marseille, france, pizza boy, pizza delivery, police officer, taxi, taxi driver
Story
Daniel, an ambitious pizza delivery boy in Marseille, finally fulfills his dream of getting a taxi license. However, he soon finds himself in trouble with the police for speeding while delivering a pizza. To avoid losing his license and new job opportunity, Daniel agrees to help Emilien, a clumsy yet tenacious policeman who can't drive well, track down a group of German bank robbers.
Summary
Taxi is a 1998 French action-comedy film directed by Gérard Pirès. The movie follows the story of Daniel, a skilled pizza delivery boy who dreams of becoming a taxi driver in Marseille, France. When he gets his license, he unwittingly becomes embroiled in a chase involving German bank robbers and Emilien, an inept policeman who can't drive well. The film is notable for its fast-paced action sequences, comedic moments, and the unique buddy cop dynamic between Daniel and Emilien.
