A Taxi Driver

Released Aug 11, 2017

2h 17m

Action

History

Drama

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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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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

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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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

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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

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Desyane M

Very well written and filmed, relaxing color tone. Awesome actors.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Liza J

Beautifully shot and incredible acting-- 5 big stars!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Jang Hoon

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Song Kang-ho

Man-seop

Thomas Kretschmann

Peter

Ryu Jun-yeol

Jae-sik

Yoo Hae-jin

Hwang Tae-sool

Park Hyuk-kwon

Reporter Choi

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Maggie Lee

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An entertaining journey into a tragic and violent chapter of Korean modern history.

Aug 16, 2017

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Sheri Linden

Hollywood Reporter

A richly imagined tribute to a working-class hero.

Aug 13, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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Andrew Heskins

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2017's runaway box office success starring Song Kang-ho, inspired by the one of Korea's most notorious incidents...

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2020

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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
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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