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.
Starring
Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Purple Taxi was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
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, whi...
The Purple Taxi is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (10)
Charlotte Rampling
Sharon Frederick
Philippe Noiret
Philippe Marchal
Peter Ustinov
Taubelman
Fred Astaire
Dr. Seamus Scully
Edward Albert
Jerry Keen
Agostina Belli
Anne Taubelman
Jack Watson
Sean
MD
Mairin D. O'Sullivan
Margaret Colleen
David Kelly
Little Person
Niall Buggy
Little Person
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Purple Taxi about?
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.
How long is The Purple Taxi?
The Purple Taxi has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in The Purple Taxi?
The cast of The Purple Taxi includes Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Noiret, Peter Ustinov, Fred Astaire, Edward Albert.
What is the rating of The Purple Taxi?
The Purple Taxi has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance