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D.C. Cab

1983 · 100 min

A scruffy, good-natured ensemble comedy that ambles through scrappy workplace gags and a sudden rescue caper, leaving you with a goofy grin.

Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Tagline
When these guys hit the streets, guess what hits the fan.
Overview
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
How it feels
Light, absurd, warm and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Found family, friendship, ambition, loyalty
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour7
Realism6
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
adventure, comedy, crime, action
Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Written by
Joel Schumacher, Topper Carew
Starring
Mr. T, Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Gary Busey, Bill Maher, Peter Paul, David Paul, Irene Cara
Music
Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Runtime
100 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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