The Purple Taxi (1977)
The Purple Taxi (1977), directed by Yves Boisset, starring Charlotte Rampling and Philippe Noiret.
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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.
- Tonino Delli ColliCinematography
- Yves BoissetDirector
- Albert JurgensonEditing
- Catherine WinterProducer
About the film
The Purple Taxi (French: Un taxi mauve, lit. 'A mauve taxi') is a 1977 French-Irish-Italian film directed by Yves Boisset, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Michel Déon. It was entered into the 1977 Cannes Film Festival.
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The Purple Taxi (French: Un taxi mauve, lit. 'A mauve taxi') is a 1977 French-Irish-Italian film directed by Yves Boisset, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Michel Déon. It was entered into the 1977 Cannes Film Festival.
Plot
The film is about a group of emotionally troubled expatriates living in a self-imposed exile in a small village (Eyeries) on the Beara Peninsula in Ireland.
Cast
Charlotte Rampling - Sharon Frederick
Peter Ustinov - Taubelman
Fred Astaire - Dr. Seamus Scully
Edward Albert - Jerry
Philippe Noiret - Philippe Marcal
Agostina Belli - Anne Taubelman
Jack Watson - Sean
Mairin D. O'Sullivan - Colleen
David Kelly - Little Person
Niall Buggy - Little Person
May Cluskey - (as May Clusky)
Loan Do Huu - Madame Li
Brendon Doyle
Michael Duffy
Derek Lord
Production
Filmed on location between October 1976 and January 1977 in Lismore, County Waterford, Kenmare, County Kerry and at Cork Airport. Filming also took place at Ardmore Studios.
Film score
The film's score was performed by The Chieftains.
References
External links
Un taxi mauve at IMDb
Entire film (no subtitles) on YouTube
Text from The Purple Taxi on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purple_Taxi
Trivia
- It premiered on May 25, 1977, a Wednesday.
- It runs 2h00 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Un taxi mauve".
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosNational Film Studios of Ireland, Sofracima, Sphinx Films, TF1 Films Production, Rizzoli Film, Parafrance
- CountriesFrance, Ireland, Italy
- LanguagesFrench, English
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Based on
- Un taxi mauve
Set in
- Ireland
Photos
Cast
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Charlotte Rampling
Sharon Frederick -
Philippe Noiret
Philippe Marchal -
Peter Ustinov
Taubelman -
Fred Astaire
Dr. Seamus Scully -
Edward Albert
Jerry Keen -
Agostina Belli
Anne Taubelman -
Jack Watson
Sean - Mairin D. O'Sullivan Margaret Colleen
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David Kelly
Little Person -
Niall Buggy
Little Person
Quiz about this movie
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Questão de Vida
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À Beira da Loucura
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Paixão Sufocante
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Brincando com Fogo
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O Marido Perdido
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A Vida em um Ano
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The Little Sister
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O Inferno de Gabriel - Parte 3
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Crew
- Tonino Delli Colli Cinematography
- Yves Boisset Director
- Albert Jurgenson Editing
- Catherine Winter Producer
- Michel Déon Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Purple Taxi about?
The Purple Taxi: 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 in 1977.
Who stars in The Purple Taxi?
The cast of The Purple Taxi includes Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov, Fred Astaire and Edward Albert.
How long is The Purple Taxi?
The Purple Taxi runs for 120 minutes, or 2h00.
What is The Purple Taxi based on?
The Purple Taxi is based on Un taxi mauve.
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