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Taxi poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.9 / 100
1931·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 9m

TAXI

Amidst a backdrop of growing violence and intimidation, independent cab drivers struggling against a consolidated juggernaut rally around hot-tempered Matt Nolan. Nolan is determined to keep competition alive on the streets, even if it means losing the woman he loves.

Above the Line
Roy Del Ruth·DirectorKubec Glasmon·AdaptationKenyon Nicholson·Theatre PlayJames Van Trees·Director of PhotographyRobert B. Lee·SoundJames Gibbon·Editor
Cast
James Cagney·Matt NolanLoretta Young·Sue Riley NolanGeorge E. Stone·SkeetsGuy Kibbee·Mack 'Pop' RileyLeila Bennett·RubyDorothy Burgess·Marie CostaDavid Landau·Buck GerardRay Cooke·Danny NolanNat Pendleton·Bull Martin (uncredited)Joe Barton·Jewish Man with Cop (uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Roy Del Ruth·DirectorWilliam H. Cannon·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Kubec Glasmon·AdaptationKenyon Nicholson·Theatre PlayJohn Bright·AdaptationKubec Glasmon·DialogueJohn Bright·Dialogue
Camera· 2
James Van Trees·Director of PhotographyVernon Larson·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
James Gibbon·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Robert B. Lee·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Esdras Hartley·Art DirectionPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Robert Lord·Producer
By the Numbers
70.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Taxi's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0C000
#000000
#808080
Mood
Comedic, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features six individuals, five men and one woman, positioned in a group against a stylized yellow and orange cityscape background. The title "TAXI" i”

comedyaction
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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