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A Taxi Driver

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In 1980, a foreign journalist hires a down-on-his-luck taxi driver to take him to Gwangju, South Korea. They soon arrive to find a city under siege by student protesters and the military.
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A Taxi Driver brings a ground-level perspective and a refreshingly light touch to a fact-based story with sobering implications.

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Maggie Lee Variety An entertaining journey into a tragic and violent chapter of Korean modern history. Aug 16, 2017 Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter A richly imagined tribute to a working-class hero. Aug 13, 2017 Full Review Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com Song's performance makes me wish the rest of A Taxi Driver was as thoughtful. Rated: 2/4 Aug 11, 2017 Full Review Joshua Polanski There Were No Gods Left It still pulls more from its viewers: Do these images pain you? What choice will you make when our world asks for you to make a choice? Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Ian Kane Epoch Times “A Taxi Driver” is an engaging and educational historical drama that sheds light on a tumultuous period of South Korea’s history. It’s also well-paced and features great performances by its talented cast. Rated: 4/5 Aug 28, 2023 Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies Despite overlong and emotionally elaborate, Hun Jang's drama film has its moments and ensures amusement. Rated: 3/5 Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Howdee D Hervorragendes Zeit Zeugnis. Es gab lange keinen besseren Film. Erzählt wird die Originalstory eines deutschen Reporters, der von Tokio aus in eine Stadt nach Korea will, in der Unruhen gegen das (Militär-)Regime ausgebrochen sind. Die Stadt ist total abgeriegelt aber mit Hilfe eines verpeilten Taxi Chauffeurs gelingt es ihm hinein zu kommen. Er wird schnell und direkt in die Geschehnissen reingezogen und auch der Fahrer, der nur Aufs schnelle Geld aus war muss sich entscheiden. Sie lernen schnell aktive Teilnehmer kennen und helfen sich gegenseitig zu überleben (fast alle). Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Some Guy F Song Kang-Ho's acting transcends language. I watched this movie primarily because I've seen him in a few other movies and thought he was great, he didn't disappoint. Story is interesting, my knowledge of that period of South Korea was lacking going into it, feels like I got some insight by the end of it. A bit long and has some melodramatic moments amidst actual drama, overall very worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review jinbin y 比大陆电影🎬好多了,这个只会禁止拍摄,对小人物的形象刻画真实,也为柴米油盐酱醋茶发愁,为了赚钱养家糊口不易,但是最后也能为了心中的义冒着生命风险,冲破阻碍,铸就一段友谊。韩国🇰🇷光州光化门的名字是这么来的 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/24 Full Review æ³¢ æ 2024年3月6日 00:00:38.出租车司机.A.Taxi.Driver.2017.KOREAN.1080p.BluRay.REMUX.AVC.TrueHD.5.1-FGT Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Sean This VERY well done drama tell's a true story in a tasteful and serious way but in a warm and cheerful way, the raw violence,suspense and harrowing elements blended together oddly well with the comedy and warm-heartedness of the movie absolutely amazing must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review Steve C What starts off with the appearance of comedy, turns serious faster than the time it took the taxi to reach the destination. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1980, a foreign journalist hires a down-on-his-luck taxi driver to take him to Gwangju, South Korea. They soon arrive to find a city under siege by student protesters and the military.
Director
Jang Hoon
Producer
Park Eun-kyeong
Screenwriter
Eom You-na
Distributor
Well Go USA
Production Co
The Lamp
Genre
Action, History, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.5M
Runtime
2h 17m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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