Taxi (1978)

Synopsis

Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.

Where to watch

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger
• Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma
• Marilu Henner as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo
• Tony Danza as Tony Banta
• Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas
• Fritz Hess as Dwayne / Wedding Guest (uncredited)
• Joyce Goldman as Rodriguez / Costume Party Guest (uncredited)
• Virginia Kennedy as Cab Driver / Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
• Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
• Robert Bakanic as Cab Driver (uncredited)

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