The Taxi Driver

Enjoyable, Very Watchable

Somewhat of a neglected gem, this movie is a good vehicle for the famed Greek actor, Mimis Fotopoulos. Fotopoulos is in top form as he plays a cagey, smart-alecky taxi driver who falls head over heels with higher-class woman. This movie is enjoyable and a thrill to watch. It is remarkable not only for the performance of Fotopoulos and the supporting cast. The movie was film entirely on location, on the streets of Athens. It is a time capsule of what daily life looked like in Athens, 1953.

The language spoke in the movie is obviously Greek and a copy of the Cabbie with English subtitles might be difficult. If one can be found, my recommendation is to grab it and watch it.