Taxi Driver
Originally released in 1954. Taxi Driver is a romance/music film. directed by Chetan Anand. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, and Sheila Ramani
Synopsis
About a taxi driver in Mumbai, Mangal, who is called "Hero" by his friends. A driver who drives a cab by day, then drinks at night, listens to his singer girlfriend, Sylive, and then goes into a drunken stupor - and wakes up with a hangover. One day, while assisting another taxi driver, Mangal comes to the assistance of a damsel in distress, who is being molested by two thugs. Mangal gallants rescues her, and attempts to take her to her destination, to no avail, as the person she is looking for has moved. The next day, Mangal and the young woman, Mala, again attempt to seek Ratanlal, a music director, but the entire day is spent in vain. Mala lives in Mangal's tiny apartment and both become attracted to each other. When Mala finds out about Sylvie, she leaves him. He goes in her search, but finds that she has become a famous singer with the help of her music director friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taxi Driver about?
About a taxi driver in Mumbai, Mangal, who is called "Hero" by his friends. A driver who drives a cab by day, then drinks at night, listens to his singer girlfriend, Sylive, and then goes into a dr...
Who directed Taxi Driver?
Taxi Driver was directed by Chetan Anand.
How long is Taxi Driver?
Taxi Driver has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Taxi Driver released?
Taxi Driver was released on January 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taxi Driver?
The main cast of Taxi Driver includes Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Sheila Ramani, Johnny Walker, Bhagwan Sinha.