Taxi Blues
Original title: Такси-блюз
Overview
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Pavel Lungin
- Writer
- Pavel Lungin
- Producers
- Alexandr Golutva, Pierre Rival, Marin Karmitz, Vladimir Repnikov, Mark Gekht
- Production
- Ask Soviet-American Films, mk2 Films, La Sept Cinéma, Lenfilm
Frequently asked questions
What is Taxi Blues rated?
Taxi Blues has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 45 votes.
Who directed Taxi Blues?
Taxi Blues was directed by Pavel Lungin.
When was Taxi Blues released?
Taxi Blues was released in 1990.
