D.C. Cab

1983, Comedy, 1h 39m

9 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Aspiring taxi driver Albert Hockenberry (Adam Baldwin) arrives in Washington, D.C., to work for a service run by family friend Harold Oswelt (Max Gail), whose uniformly eccentric employees drive ancient cabs. When a priceless violin is found in one of the cars, the $10,000 reward money needed to keep the business afloat is stolen by Harold's bitter wife, Myrna (Anne De Salvo). Determined to save the company, Harold pledges his life's savings toward the business.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Joel Schumacher
  • Producer:
    Topper Carew, Cassius Weathersby
  • Writer:
    Joel Schumacher
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Adam Baldwin
Albert Hockenberry
Mr. T
Samson
Gary Busey
Dell
Max Gail
Harold
Anne De Salvo
Myrna
Charlie Barnett
Tyrone
Gloria Gifford
Miss Floyd
Marsha Warfield
Ophelia
Bill Maher
Bob
Otis Day
Bongo
Paul Rodriguez
Xavier
Whitman Mayo
Mr. Rhythm
Joel Schumacher
Director
Joel Schumacher
Screenwriter
Topper Carew
Producer
Cassius Weathersby
Producer
Peter Guber
Executive Producer
Jon Peters
Executive Producer
Dean Cundey
Cinematography
David E. Blewitt
Film Editing
Jackie Burch
Casting
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Bernie Cutler
Art Director
Hal Gausman
Set Decoration
Roberta Weiner
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for D.C. Cab

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Audience Reviews for D.C. Cab

  • Aug 10, 2014
    "I pity the fool" who doesn't like D.C. Cab. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film follows a young entrepreneur named Albert Hockenberry who moves to D.C. to join his Uncle Harold's cab company, which is made up of a bunch of misfits who are barely scraping by. Starring Adam Baldwin, Gary Busey, Bill Maher, Paul Rodriguez, and Mr. T, the cast has some impressive comedic talent. However, the writing isn't that good; but this kind of works in the film's favorite as the chaotic nature of the story fits the characters. And the humor is outrageous, delivering plenty of laughs. D.C. Cab is a crazy mess, yet it ends up being a lot of fun in a zany kind of way.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 18, 2010
    Sure this movie is cheesy and takes a while to get itself together, but in the end, it's a fun and humorous adventure about keeping your job and your sanity. I liked it, but it could be better, obviously.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Oct 29, 2009
    This is a good movie but NOT as good as it use to be
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 21, 2007
    My husband loves this campy 80's comedy with Mr. T but I didn't think it was that great!
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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