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The Purple Taxi poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.9 / 100
1977·Drama / Romance·1h 47m

THE PURPLE TAXI

With his mauve taxi, the old philosopher Dr. Seamus Scully runs around the small green roads of the south of Ireland, becoming confident of his patients, while trying to help them find their way.

Above the Line
Yves Boisset·DirectorMichel Déon·WriterMichel Déon·NovelTonino Delli Colli·Director of PhotographyAlbert Jurgenson·Editor
Cast
Charlotte Rampling·Sharon FrederickPhilippe Noiret·Philippe MarchalPeter Ustinov·TaubelmanFred Astaire·Dr. Seamus ScullyEdward Albert·Jerry KeenAgostina Belli·Anne TaubelmanJack Watson·SeanMairin D. O'Sullivan·Margaret ColleenDavid Kelly·Little PersonNiall Buggy·Little Person
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Yves Boisset·Director
Writing· 4
Michel Déon·WriterMichel Déon·NovelAnne Dutter·AdaptationGeorges Dutter·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Tonino Delli Colli·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Albert Jurgenson·Editor
Production· 5
Catherine Winter·ProducerJack King·Production ManagerRoy Parkinson·Associate ProducerHugo Lodrini·Co-ProducerPeter Rawley·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Gilbert White·Animal Wrangler
By the Numbers
60.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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 The Purple Taxi's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#404060
#8080A0
#E0E040
Mood
Calm, Reflective
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features five individuals, three men and two women, standing in front of a large stone building with arched windows and doorways. A purple vintage ca”

drama
Key Elements
RiflePurple CarStone Building
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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