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The Purple Taxi
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Title: The Purple Taxi

Release Date: 25 May 1977

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: National Film Studios of Ireland, Sofracima, Sphinx Films, TF1 Films Production, Rizzoli Film, Parafrance

Production Companies: National Film Studios of Ireland, Sofracima, Sphinx Films, TF1 Films Production, Rizzoli Film, Parafrance

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.8 (26 votes)

Cast

  • Sharon Frederick: Charlotte Rampling
  • Philippe Marchal: Philippe Noiret
  • Taubelman: Peter Ustinov
  • Dr. Seamus Scully: Fred Astaire
  • Jerry Keen: Edward Albert
  • Anne Taubelman: Agostina Belli
  • Sean: Jack Watson
  • Margaret Colleen: Mairin D. O'Sullivan
  • Little Person: David Kelly
  • Little Person: Niall Buggy
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