Adventures of a Taxi Driver

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"He gets more than his fare share...!"
  • 1976
  • 1 hr 28 min
  • 4.4  (849)

Adventures of a Taxi Driver is a hilarious British sex-comedy film from 1976, directed by Stanley A. Long. The movie stars Barry Evans in the leading role of Joe, a young taxi driver living in London who dreams of becoming a big-time movie director. Joe is a ladies' man who finds himself in various comical situations as he tries to make it big in the film industry, all while picking up fares on the streets of London.

The film opens with a scene where Joe is driving his taxi through the streets of London, as he is eyeing up attractive women, imagining that they are his movie stars. He picks up a young woman, Cathy (Judy Geeson) who turns out to be a prostitute. Cathy has recently come to London and is in desperate need of money. Joe feels sorry for her and decides to help her out. He takes her to a party, where she meets his friend Ted (Geoffrey Bayldon), a wealthy man who owns a nightclub. Ted takes a liking to Cathy and offers her a job as a cigarette girl in his club.

Joe sees this as an opportunity to use his filmmaking skills and begins to document Cathy's journey as she works her way up in the nightclub industry. He follows Cathy around with his camera, interviewing her and recording her interactions with the clientele. Meanwhile, he tries to impress Cathy by showing her his amateur films and telling her about his dream of becoming a successful movie director.

As the movie progresses, Joe becomes more entangled in the world of prostitution and nightclub owners. He meets a pimp named Tony, played by Robert Lindsay, who offers him money for filming some of the girls in the brothel. Joe takes on the job, but soon starts to feel guilty about exploiting the women for his own gain. He becomes determined to put an end to the prostitution racket, and with the help of Cathy, he sets out to expose the crimes of the club owners and pimps.

Throughout the movie, there are several subplots that add to the overall comedy of the film. For instance, Joe's love life is complicated by his relationships with two women: his ex-girlfriend, Nikki (Adrienne Posta), and a wealthy socialite named Penny. Additionally, there is a recurring joke involving a man who is always asking for an "egg-in-a-cup" whenever he gets into Joe's taxi.

All in all, Adventures of a Taxi Driver is a fun and entertaining film that is filled with raunchy humor, sex, and a bit of social commentary. The movie captures the feel of 1970s London, with its vibrant nightlife, seedy underbelly, and quirky characters. Barry Evans delivers a charming performance as Joe, the lovable rogue who is always trying to make a quick buck, but whose heart is in the right place. Judy Geeson, Adrienne Posta, and Robert Lindsay also give memorable performances in their respective roles. If you're looking for a light-hearted and fun film to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, Adventure of a Taxi Driver is sure to deliver.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1976
  • Runtime
    1 hr 28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.4  (849)
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