A Taxi Driver in New York

A Taxi Driver in New York

1987 · 115 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

The Roman taxi driver Pietro Marchetti finds himself to witness a mafia crime. Having to testify at the trial, he is checked by the police, especially when he has to go to the United States to attend the graduation of his son Francesco.

Directed by Alberto Sordi · Written by Rodolfo Sonego

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