Taxi Blues (1990)
Drama
Comedy
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.
Cast
Lyosha
Shlykov
writer
Kolya
beautiful girl
Valya
mechanic from the cab company
the Mercedes driver
Christina
Nina
Old Nechiporenko
Administrator
Petyunchik
Musician in the Taxi
Hippy
musician in the taxi
Crew
Director
Writer
Cinematography
Editor
Producer
Producer
Producer
Music
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Production Design
Set Designer
Assistant Director
Additional Director of Photography
Makeup Artist
Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Sound Designer
Director of Photography