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A Taxi Driver

"Based on true events, an untold story of a taxi driver."

2017-08-02 Action 2hr 18m

May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.

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Storyline

May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.

  • Released
    2017-08-02
  • Revenue
    $81,927,980
  • Budget
    $12,820,005
  • Runtime
    2hr 18m
  • Genre
    Action, Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    한국어/조선말, 日本語, English, Deutsch
  • imdb-logo
    7.9
  • Production
    The LAMP, Showbox

Crew

Jang Hoon
Director
Eom Yu-na
Writer
Seo Kang-ho
Producer

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Cast

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

Kim Man-seob
Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Jürgen Hinzpeter
Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

Hwang Tae-sul
Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Gu Jae-sik
Park Hyeok-kwon

Park Hyeok-kwon

Reporter Choi
Choi Gwi-hwa

Choi Gwi-hwa

Civvies Leader
Cha Soon-bae

Cha Soon-bae

Driver Cha
Shin Dam-su

Shin Dam-su

Driver Sin
Ryu Sung-hyun

Ryu Sung-hyun

Driver Ryoo
Um Tae-goo

Um Tae-goo

Illegal checkpoint Sergeant First Class Park
Min-hee Park

Min-hee Park

Kwon Joong-ryeong
Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Hwang Tae-sool's wife
Eun-mi Yoo

Eun-mi Yoo

Kim Eun-jeong
Seo Hyun-woo

Seo Hyun-woo

Security Command
Ko Chang-seok

Ko Chang-seok

Sang-gu's Father
Jeon Hye-jin

Jeon Hye-jin

Sang-gu's Mother
Joey Albright

Joey Albright

BBC Reporter David John
Jung Jin-young

Jung Jin-young

Reporter Lee
Ryu Tae-ho

Ryu Tae-ho

Newspaper Manager
Jeong Seok-yong

Jeong Seok-yong

Car Center Manager
Heo Jeong-do

Heo Jeong-do

Seoul Man
Kyul Hwi

Kyul Hwi

Checkpoint Soldier 2
Lee Sae-byeol

Lee Sae-byeol

Female College Student with Rice Balls
Lee Ho-cheol

Lee Ho-cheol

Hong Yong-pyo
Lee Yong-i

Lee Yong-i

Hong Yong-pyo's Mother
Han Sa-myeong

Han Sa-myeong

College Student Demonstrator
Choi Jae-sup

Choi Jae-sup

Delivery Driver
Yang Shin-ji

Yang Shin-ji

Airport Counter Employee
Lee Bong-ryeon

Lee Bong-ryeon

Seoul Pregnant Woman
Son Jong-hwan

Son Jong-hwan

News Anchor

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Reviews for A Taxi Driver
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A Review by Arnab.854 8

Written by Arnab.854 on 2024-10-18

# More than just a Historical Movie ## Intro The film is set in the Spring of 1980 Seoul and is based on a true story related to the [... read more

# More than just a Historical Movie ## Intro The film is set in the Spring of 1980 Seoul and is based on a true story related to the [Gwangju Uprising](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwangju_Uprising) which according to this movie, University students from the city of Gwangju start a massive protest against the then South Korean leader due to some political unrest. The government has censored all form of media and prevents outsiders from entering the city. The entire plot revolves around our protagonists Tax Driver,Kim Man-seob and Undercover Journalist, Jurgen "Peter" Hinzpeter trying to make it out safely from Gwangju. ## Pros 1. The plot although starts off slow but becomes engaging the second & third act with a heartfelt ending. 2. All the actors involved have done a fantastic job with their roles. Hats off to Song Kang-ho as "The Taxi Driver" and Thomas Krestcmann as Jurgen Hinzpeter. 3. At it's peak build up of tension kept me at the edge of my seat. There is always the looming dread that our heros will get caught by the Police. ## Cons 1. The first 10 - 15 minutes of the film can give you a false impression of the movie being a generic Korean drama film. ## Verdict I rate the movie a __4.5 out of 5 stars__ and has earned a __must watch recommendation__ from me

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A Review by Arnab.854

# More than just a Historical Movie ## Intro The film is set in the Spring of 1980 Seoul and is based on a true story related to the [Gwangju Uprising](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwangju_Uprising) which according to this movie, Uni...

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A Review by Arnab.854 8

Written by Arnab.854 on 2024-10-18

# More than just a Historical Movie ## Intro The film is set in the Spring of 1980 Seoul and is based on a true story related to the [Gwangju Uprising](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwangju_Upri...

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