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The Purple Taxi (1977) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1977 · 120 mins · French
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- Directed by
- Yves Boisset
- Starring
- Charlotte Rampling, Fred Astaire, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov, Niall Buggy, David Kelly
Piloting his distinctive mauve taxi through the winding, emerald‑lined roads of southern Ireland, the seasoned philosopher Dr. Seamus Scully slowly earns the trust of his eclectic passengers. As he chats with each, he offers gentle counsel, guiding them toward the directions they seek in life.
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