Une journée en taxi (1982) Directed by Robert Ménard
Drama
Film Synopsis
Johnny has decided to make good use of the 36 hours' leave he has from
prison. His plan is to find the person who betrayed him to the
authorities and kill him. To that end, he hires a taxi and
strikes up a friendship with the driver, Michel. When he realises
he can't go through with his plan, Johnny asks Michel to help
him. Michel naturally refuses and Johnny reacts by beating him
up. It is the start of a beautiful friendship...
Cast: Yvon Dufour (Le restauranteur),
Muriel Dutil (Une femme au restaurant), Sophie Faucher (La fille de l'accident),
Michel Forget (Steve), Monique Mercure (La cliente du taxi), Gilles Renaud (Johnny), Marie Tifo (Une femme au restaurant),
Jean Yanne (Michel)
Country: Canada / France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 84 min
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