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Chicago Cab

1998-09-18 · 96 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama

A day in the life of a Chicago cab driver is examined as he picks up fares from the good and bad parts of the city and emotionally connects to many of his passengers.

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Directors
Mary Cybulski, John Tintori
Production companies
Castle Hill Productions, G.F.T. Entertainment, Child's Will Productions, New Crime Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000

Top Cast

Paul DillonPaul DillonCab Driver
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideAl
Laurie MetcalfLaurie MetcalfFemale Ad Exec
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillySteve
Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonSouthside Girl
John CusackJohn CusackScary Man
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreDistraught Woman
Moira SiniseMoira SiniseReligious Mother
Darryl TheirseDarryl TheirseX-Hat
Shanésia DavisShanésia DavisLawyer
Matt RothMatt RothMale Ad Exec
Ron DeanRon DeanOld Snack Trucker
April GraceApril GraceShalita
Harry LennixHarry LennixPissed-Off Boyfriend
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorSouthside Guy
Tim GambleReligious Father
Olivia Trevino4-Year Old Girl
Rana KhanPakistani
Laura Kellogg SandbergBug-Eyed Woman
Phillip Edward Van LearPhillip Edward Van LearFather-To-Be

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