Chicago Cab (Hellcab)

Chicago Cab (Hellcab) (1998)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 51% of users liked it
    (1,312 ratings)

The husband-and-wife team of Mary Cybulski and John Tintori (creators of the acclaimed short Manhattan Dinner) directed this Will Kern screenplay which he adapted from his 1992 play Hellcab about a winter's day in the life of a Windy City driver, beginning at 6am in 20 below zero degree weather.… More

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R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Mary Cybulski, John Tintori
Written By
Will Kern
Genres
Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Mar 15, 2005
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Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    The various passengers (played by John Cusack, Julianne Moore and Laurie Metcalf) highlight the funny, scary, and dreary moments that define a typical work day of a Chicago cab driver.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    Running on a flat-tyre throughout.....a trip to the dentist would be more exciting

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...pretty much pointless.

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  • Nicki M


    Though not the most enthralling premise for a movie - day in the life of a Chicago cab driver, I kind of liked this slight film. I have to admit, 30 minutes in, I was really not feeling it, and had started to write a so-so review as I watched, but slowly but surely this one grew on… More

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