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...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Robert Ménard
  • Script: Roger Fournier
  • Cinematographer: Pierre Mignot
  • Music: Pierre F. Brault, Michel Robidoux
  • 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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