A Taxi Driver in New York

A Taxi Driver in New York

A Taxi Driver in New York

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A Taxi Driver in New York

1987

1h 55m

5.8(33 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The Roman taxi driver Pietro Marchetti finds himself to witness a mafia crime. Having to testify at the trial, he is checked by the police, especially when he has to go to the United States to attend the graduation of his son Francesco.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi

Pietro Marchetti

Anna Longhi

Anna Longhi

Teresa Marchetti

Dom DeLuise

Capitano T. Favretto

George Gaynes

George Gaynes

l'ammiraglio

Buffy Dee

Buffy Dee

Don Vincenzo, un mafioso

Bruno Corazzari

Bruno Corazzari

Dottore

Sasha D'Arc

Micheal il buono, il killer

Egidio Termine

Egidio Termine

Francesco Marchetti

Antonino Iuorio

Antonino Iuorio

Pablo, il tassista

Mario Viggiano

il malavitoso anziano

Creative team

Directed by: Alberto Sordi
Written by: Alberto Sordi
Rodolfo Sonego
Produced by: Fulvio Lucisano

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