What is Taxi?
Taxi is a 1998 film set in Marseilles that follows a young man named Daniel who works as a pizza delivery driver. Daniel possesses significant skill behind the wheel of a scooter and aspires to work as a professional taxi driver.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 8, 1998
- Studios
- EuropaCorp, ARP Sélection, TF1 Films Production
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Crime, Adventure
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Overview
Taxi is a 1998 film set in Marseilles that follows a young man named Daniel who works as a pizza delivery driver. Daniel possesses significant skill behind the wheel of a scooter and aspires to work as a professional taxi driver. After finally obtaining his taxi license, he is apprehended by the police for committing a major speeding infraction. To avoid losing his license and his newly realized career, Daniel is forced to assist an inspector named Emilien. Emilien is characterized as a struggling police officer who lacks the ability to drive effectively. The two men form an unlikely partnership to track down a group of German bank robbers operating in the city. The narrative focuses on the collaboration between the talented driver and the inspector as they attempt to resolve the criminal case while navigating Daniel's professional predicament. The film centers on the intersection of Daniel's driving expertise and the police investigation led by Emilien within the urban landscape of Marseilles.
Should you watch it?
“A speed-loving delivery driver must help a struggling police inspector track down German bank robbers to save his taxi license.”
- features high-speed chases and racing
- combines action with comedy
- involves a protagonist facing the loss of his livelihood
Watch it if you enjoy action comedies about fast cars and unlikely partnerships.
The film contains action and crime themes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Daniel, a skilled driver who transitions from delivering pizza to working as a taxi driver in Marseilles.
Where is the film set?
The film is set in Marseilles.
Why does Daniel help the police?
Daniel helps the police inspector Emilien to avoid losing his newly acquired taxi license after a major speed infraction.
Who does Daniel help?
He helps Emilien, a police inspector who cannot drive.
Who are they tracking?
They are on the track of German bank robbers.