D.C. Cab (1983)

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In this casual, uninvolved comedy running on a low-octane script, a scruffy taxi company is about to be wiped out when its owner Harold (Max Gail) exhorts his cabbies to do what they can to help save the company -- and what they can do turns out to be a surprise to everyone concerned. Saving the day… More In this casual, uninvolved comedy running on a low-octane script, a scruffy taxi company is about to be wiped out when its owner Harold (Max Gail) exhorts his cabbies to do what they can to help save the company -- and what they can do turns out to be a surprise to everyone concerned. Saving the day (and the film) are the likeable, eccentric drivers, introduced by means of a new trainee (Adam Baldwin) who rides around with each in turn. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Joel Schumacher
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 16, 1983 Wide
On DVD: Mar 1, 2005
Studio: MCA Universal Home Video

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Thus beginning the career of director Joel Schumacher...

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AJ V

Sure this movie is cheesy and takes a while to get itself together, but in the end, it's a fun and humorous adventure about keeping your job and your sanity. I liked it, but it could be better, obviously.
Dean M

Fine comedy, rough and raucous story of the metamorphosis of a run-down Washington taxi firm with the advant. Lots of action and some very loud musical numbers.

Cast

            Adam Baldwin as Albert

            Charlie Barnett as Tyrone

            Irene Cara as herself

            Anne De Salvo as Myrna

            Max Gail as Harold

            Gloria E. Gifford as Miss Floyd

            DeWayne Jessie as Bongo Lennie

            Bill Maher as Bill

            Whitman Mayo as Mr. Rhythm

            Jose Perez as Mr. Bravo

            Paul Rodriguez as Xavier

            David Barbarian as Buzzy

            Peter Barbarian as Buddy

            Marsha Warfield as Ophelia

            Gary Busey as Dell

            Bob Zmuda as Cubby

            Jim Moody as Arnie

            Denise Gordy as Denise

            Alfredine Brown as Matty

            Scott Nemes as Ambassador's Son

            Senta Moses as Ambassador's Daughter

            Jill Schoelen as Claudette

            Diana Bellamy as Maudie

            Bill Maher Baba
            
            Timothy Carey
            
            Jill Schoelen Clau as Dette

            John Diehl
            
            Patricia Duff
            
            Leif Erickson
            
            Mr. T as Samson

            David Paul
            
            Peter Paul
            
            Scott Perry
            
            J.W. Smith as Kidnapper

            Dennis Stewart
            
            Newt Arnold as FBI Chief

            Timothy Rice as Airport Drunk

            Anthony Thompkins
            
            Martha Jane Urann
            
            Moriah Shannon as Waitress
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