| A Day in the Taxi | |
|---|---|
| French | Une journée en taxi |
| Directed by | Robert Ménard |
| Written by | Roger Fournier |
| Produced by | Robert Ménard |
| Starring | Gilles Renaud Jean Yanne |
| Cinematography | Pierre Mignot |
| Edited by | Marcel Pothier |
| Music by | Pierre F. Brault Michel Robidoux |
| Distributed by | Ciné 360 Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | Canada France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $ 1,750,000 (estimated) |
A Day in a Taxi (French: Une journée en taxi) is a French-language Canadian/French drama film, directed by Robert Ménard and released in 1982.[1]
Plot
A man named Johnny (Gilles Renaud), who becomes the fall guy for a bank robbery, is released from prison on a 36-hour parole. He takes a taxi driven by Michel (Jean Yanne). During the road trip, Johnny has second thoughts and eventually Michel finds himself in the middle.
Recognition
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | March 23, 1983 | Best Picture | Robert Ménard | Nominated | [2] |
| Best Actor | Gilles Renaud | Nominated | |||
| Best Foreign Actor | Jean Yanne | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Robert Ménard | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Roger Fournier | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Pierre Mignot | Nominated | |||
| Best Overall Sound | Serge Beauchemin, David Appleby, Terry Burke, Dino Pigat | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 55.
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Top Genie prospects for Jack Miner movie". The Globe and Mail, February 10, 1983.
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