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London’s cheekiest cabbie navigates lust, larceny, and a laundry list of misadventures.

ADVENTURES OF A TAXI DRIVER

He gets more than his fare share...!

1976 · 1h 29m · NR · Comedy / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Joe North is a London taxi driver who manages to get himself into any number of sexual situations with various women.

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What is Adventures of a Taxi Driver about?

Adventures of a Taxi Driver is a 1976 British comedy-crime film directed by Stanley A. Long about Joe North, a London cabbie whose encounters with a variety of women lead him from sexual escapades to an accidental involvement in a jewel heist.

Programmer's Pick

Only in 1970s Britain could a randy cabbie’s libido steer him straight into a jewel heist. Barry Evans brings a sheepish charm to Joe North, surrounded by a parade of saucy encounters and a supporting cast that keeps the ride far from dull.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Joe North is a London taxi driver with a weakness for women and a knack for landing in the middle of trouble. His daily fares range from flirtatious young ladies to restless housewives, each encounter adding another notch to his tally of comic sexual misadventures. Home life is no relief, with a nagging mother, a light-fingered younger brother, and a girlfriend intent on matrimony. Deciding he needs space, Joe moves in with his best friend, but his pursuit of pleasure and the unpredictable world of London cab driving soon see him unwittingly tangled in a jewel robbery. The film mixes bawdy British humor, risqué escapades, and a distinctly working-class sensibility, all set against the city’s bustling backdrop.

Details & Specs

Director
Stanley A. Long
Writers
Suzanne Mercer, Stanley A. Long
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Also Known As
Den sexglade taxichauffören

Why This Matters

This British sex comedy directed and co-written by Stanley Long launched a trilogy, spawning two sequels that continued its bawdy, episodic formula.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Stanley A. Long Writers: Suzanne Mercer +1 more
Barry Evans Barry Evans Joe North Judy Geeson Judy Geeson Nikki Adrienne Posta Adrienne Posta Carol Hotchkiss Liz Fraser Liz Fraser Maisie Ian Lavender Ian Lavender Ronald Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis Doorman Robert Lindsay Robert Lindsay Tom Henry McGee Henry McGee Inspector Rogers Angela Scoular Angela Scoular Marion Brian Wilde Brian Wilde Harold Diana Dors Diana Dors Mrs. North JH Jane Hayden Linda MH Marc Harrison Peter North Graham Ashley Graham Ashley Gerry DC Dave Carter Bill GM Gloria Maley Dora Anna Bergman Anna Bergman Helga Prudence Drage Prudence Drage Mrs. Devere Barker NS Natasha Staiteh-Masri Alice North CP Charles Pemberton Sergeant Jeeves LC Lee Crawford Kidnapper DA David Auker Kidnapper Andy Secombe Andy Secombe Kidnapper DM Desmond McNamara Robber MW Michael Worsley Robber Sue Vanner Sue Vanner Hostage SR Stephen Riddle Bunny McQueen BS Beatrice Shaw Nun RD Rachel Dix Pretty Girl David Brierly David Brierly Narrator (voice) Michael Armstrong Michael Armstrong Customer (uncredited) Jack Haig Jack Haig Vicar (uncredited) Richard Vernon Richard Vernon Gentleman (uncredited) Peter Walker Peter Walker Rolls Royce Driver (uncredited)

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Why Cult

British Sex Comedy

The film revels in bawdy British humor and risqué situations, delivering a snapshot of 1970s sexual liberation with a wink.

London Cabbie Life

Joe’s misadventures offer a comedic, working-class tour of London’s eccentric characters and neighborhoods—one fare at a time.

Nudity and Embarrassment

From running naked to awkward encounters, the film leans into public and private nudity for laughs and blushes alike.

Jewel Heist Twist

The sexual farce takes a sharp detour into crime when Joe stumbles into a jewel robbery that’s as bungled as it is unexpected.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Adventures of a Taxi Driver released? +

Adventures of a Taxi Driver was released in 1976.

Who directed Adventures of a Taxi Driver? +

Stanley A. Long directed Adventures of a Taxi Driver.

How long is Adventures of a Taxi Driver? +

Adventures of a Taxi Driver has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is Adventures of a Taxi Driver? +

Adventures of a Taxi Driver is a comedy and crime film.

Where can I watch Adventures of a Taxi Driver? +

Adventures of a Taxi Driver is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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