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A Taxi Driver in New York

1987 · 115 min Comedy
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title Un tassinaro a New York
Year 1987
Country Italy
Genre Comedy
Director Alberto Sordi
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (32 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy on the clash between a resourceful Roman everyman and the cumbersome justice systems of two nations. It relies heavily on Alberto Sordi's signature irony, turning each bureaucratic absurdity into a gentle satire of institutional machinery.

Those who tire of cynical humor will find a charming, father-son story disguised as a criminal farce. What lingers after the credits is the warmth of a simple, good-natured smile. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alberto Sordi

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