The Purple Taxi
Un taxi mauve
Synopsis
With his mauve taxi, the old philosopher Dr. Seamus Scully runs around the small green roads of the south of Ireland, becoming confident of his patients, while trying to help them find their way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Déon, Anne Dutter, Georges Dutter
- Original Title
- Un taxi mauve
- Country of Origin
- France, Ireland, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Film Studios of Ireland, Sofracima, Sphinx Films, TF1 Films Production, Rizzoli Film, Parafrance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Boisset
Michel Déon, Anne Dutter, Georges Dutter
Tonino Delli Colli
Albert Jurgenson
Catherine Winter
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Déon
Writer
Yves Boisset
Director
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Catherine Winter
Producer
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Taxi
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What is The Purple Taxi about?
With his mauve taxi, the old philosopher Dr. Seamus Scully runs around the small green roads of the south of Ireland, becoming confident of his patients, while trying to help them find their way.
Who directed The Purple Taxi?
The Purple Taxi was directed by Yves Boisset.
Who stars in The Purple Taxi?
The principal cast of The Purple Taxi includes Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov, Fred Astaire, Edward Albert.
When was The Purple Taxi released and how long is it?
The Purple Taxi was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is The Purple Taxi based on a book or true story?
The Purple Taxi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Déon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Taxi?
The Purple Taxi holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).