Taxi 4 (2007)
The fourth installment of France's beloved Taxi franchise brings more high-speed mayhem, slapstick chaos, and Marseille charm.
Taxi 4 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Taxi 4
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Gérard Krawczyk
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 10, 2007 (United States), July 27, 2007 (Canada), February 23, 2009 (Germany - 12), February 14, 2007 (France), July 5, 2007 (Brazil - 12), February 14, 2007 (Italy - T), July 5, 2007 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Kirakash 4 (UZ), T4xi (US), 的士速递 4 (CN), 終極殺陣4 (TW), Такси 4 (RU), 極速的士 4 (HK), Такси 4 (BG)
- Production Companies: EuropaCorp, ARP Sélection, TF1 Films Production, Apipoulaï Prod
- Production Countries: France
Taxi 4 - Plot
Before being extradited to Africa to stand trial, a notorious Belgian criminal is entrusted to the Marseilles police department for less than 24 hours. But the wily crook convinces bumbling policeman Emilien he's a lowly Belgian embassy employee who got railroaded by the brilliant master criminal.
Taxi 4 - Trailer
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Taxi 4 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gérard Krawczyk
Main Cast
- Samy Naceri
- Frédéric Diefenthal
- Bernard Farcy
- Emma Wiklund
- Édouard Montoute
- Jean-Christophe Bouvet
- Jean-Luc Couchard
- François Damiens
- Mourade Zeguendi
- Driss Spinosa
Writers
- Luc Besson
Producers
- Luc Besson
- Laurent Pétin
- Michèle Pétin
Taxi 4 - FAQs
What is Taxi 4 about?
Taxi 4 follows speed-demon cabbie Daniel and his hapless police partner Émilien as chaos erupts in Marseille. A cunning Belgian criminal, awaiting extradition to Africa, tricks the gullible Émilien into believing he's an innocent embassy worker — setting off a frantic, laugh-filled chase across the city.
Is Taxi 4 a sequel, and do I need to watch the others first?
Taxi 4 is the fourth entry in the French Taxi franchise created by Luc Besson, following Taxi (1998), Taxi 2 (2000), and Taxi 3 (2003). While the core characters and their dynamic are recurring, each film works as a largely standalone comedy-action romp, so newcomers can jump in without much prior knowledge.
Who are the main actors in Taxi 4?
Samy Naceri and Frédéric Diefenthal reprise their beloved roles as Daniel and Émilien. They're joined by Bernard Farcy as the blustering Commissaire Gibert, Emma Wiklund as Petra, Édouard Montoute as Alain, and Belgian comedian François Damiens in a standout comedic turn.
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What makes Jean-Luc Couchard's Belgian character so memorable?
Jean-Luc Couchard plays "Le Belge," a deceptively bumbling criminal whose thick Belgian accent and seemingly innocent demeanor mask a razor-sharp criminal mind. His comedic chemistry with Diefenthal's gullible Émilien drives much of the film's humor, and his deadpan delivery became one of the most talked-about elements of the movie.
Who directed and wrote Taxi 4?
Gérard Krawczyk directed Taxi 4, continuing his role from Taxi 2 and Taxi 3. The screenplay was written by Luc Besson, the franchise's creator, who also produced the film alongside Laurent Pétin and Michèle Pétin through EuropaCorp.
How did Taxi 4 perform at the box office?
Taxi 4 earned around $65 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $17.5 million, making it a solid commercial success. It performed especially well in France, where the franchise has a devoted fanbase, though it drew more mixed reactions from critics compared to the earlier entries.
What are some movies similar to Taxi 4?
If you enjoyed Taxi 4, you'll likely have fun with The Takedown (2022), Rogue City (2020), and The Stronghold (2021) for more French action-comedy energy. The original Taxi (1998) and French Connection II (1975) are also great picks if you want more Marseille-flavored thrills.
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