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The Purple Taxi

Un taxi mauve

1977 · 2h 0m · Drama, Romance · France, Ireland · Rated U (FR)

With his mauve taxi, the old philosopher Dr. Seamus Scully runs around the small green roads of the south of Ireland, becoming confident of his patients, while trying to help them find their way.

Directed by
Yves Boisset
Written by
Michel Déon
Based on the novel by
Michel Déon
Starring
Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov, Fred Astaire
6.0Smart score

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