A Day in a Taxi
Une journée en taxi (English title: A Day in a Taxi) is a 1982 French-language Canadian/French drama film.
| A Day in the Taxi Une journée en taxi | |
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| Directed by | Robert Ménard |
| Produced by | Robert Ménard |
| Written by | Roger Fournier |
| Starring | Gilles Renaud Jean Yanne |
| Music by | Pierre F. Brault Michel Robidoux |
| Cinematography | Pierre Mignot |
| Edited by | Marcel Pothier |
| Distributed by | Ciné 360 Inc. |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Canada France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $ 1,750,000 (estimated) |
Plot
A man named Johnny (Renaud), who becomes the fall guy for a bank robbery, is released from prison on a 36-hour parole. He takes a taxi, driven by Michel (Yanne). During the road trip, Johnny has second thoughts and eventually Michel finds himself in the middle.
Recognition
- 1983
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography - Nominee - Pierre Mignot
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Nominee - Robert Ménard
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound - Nominee - Serge Beauchemin, David Appleby, Terry Burke, Dino Pigat
- Genie Award for Best Motion Picture - Nominee - Robert Ménard
- Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor - Nominee - Jean Yanne
- Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee - Gilles Renaud
- Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - Nominee - Roger Fournier
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