Storyline
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Pyotr Mamonov
Lyosha
Pyotr Zaychenko
Shlykov
Natalya Kolyakanova
Christina
Elena Safonova
Nina
Vladimir Kashpur
Old Nechiporenko
Sergey Gazarov
Administrator
Igor Zolotovitsky
Petyunchik
Vladimir Sterzhakov
Musician in the Taxi
Sergey Galkin
Hippy
Evgeniy Gerchakov
musician in the taxi
Dmitriy Prigov
writer
Valeri Khlevinsky
Kolya
Frequently Asked Questions
Taxi Blues was released on October 17, 1990.
The runtime of Taxi Blues is 1h 50m.
Taxi Blues is a Drama, Comedy movie.
Taxi Blues has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
Taxi Blues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Taxi Blues was directed by Pavel Lungin.
The main cast of Taxi Blues includes Pyotr Mamonov, Pyotr Zaychenko, Natalya Kolyakanova.
Taxi Blues is originally in RU.