A Taxi Driver
"Based on true events, an untold story of a taxi driver."
Originally released in 2017. A Taxi Driver is a action/drama film. directed by Jang Hoon. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Song Kang-ho, Thomas Kretschmann, and Yoo Hai-jin
Synopsis
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1,102 votes)
Budget
$12.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$81.9M
6.4x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Song Kang-ho
as Kim Man-seob
Thomas Kretschmann
as Jürgen Hinzpeter
Yoo Hai-jin
as Hwang Tae-sul
Ryu Jun-yeol
as Gu Jae-sik
Park Hyuk-kwon
as Reporter Choi
Choi Gwi-hwa
as Civvies Leader
Cha Soon-bae
as Driver Cha
Shin Dam-su
as Driver Sin
Ryu Sung-hyun
as Driver Ryoo
Um Tae-goo
as Illegal checkpoint Sergeant First Class Park
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $12,820,005
- Revenue
- $81,927,980
Production Companies
- The LAMP
- Showbox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Taxi Driver about?
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to ...
Who directed A Taxi Driver?
A Taxi Driver was directed by Jang Hoon.
How long is A Taxi Driver?
A Taxi Driver has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was A Taxi Driver released?
A Taxi Driver was released on August 2, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Taxi Driver?
The main cast of A Taxi Driver includes Song Kang-ho, Thomas Kretschmann, Yoo Hai-jin, Ryu Jun-yeol, Park Hyuk-kwon.
Is A Taxi Driver worth watching?
A Taxi Driver has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,102 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.