Taxi Blues
Originally released in 1990. Taxi Blues is a drama/comedy film. directed by Pavel Lungin.
Starring Pyotr Mamonov, Pyotr Zaychenko, and Natalya Kolyakanova
Synopsis
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Pyotr Mamonov
as Lyosha
Pyotr Zaychenko
as Shlykov
Natalya Kolyakanova
as Christina
Elena Safonova
as Nina
Vladimir Kashpur
as Old Nechiporenko
Sergey Gazarov
as Administrator
Igor Zolotovitsky
as Petyunchik
Vladimir Sterzhakov
as Musician in the Taxi
Sergey Galkin
as Hippy
Evgeniy Gerchakov
as musician in the taxi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Ask Soviet-American Films
- MK2 Films
- La Sept Cinéma
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taxi Blues about?
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs I...
Who directed Taxi Blues?
Taxi Blues was directed by Pavel Lungin.
How long is Taxi Blues?
Taxi Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Taxi Blues released?
Taxi Blues was released on October 17, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taxi Blues?
The main cast of Taxi Blues includes Pyotr Mamonov, Pyotr Zaychenko, Natalya Kolyakanova, Elena Safonova, Vladimir Kashpur.