

Chicago Cab
1998-09-18 · 96 min · ★ 5.9
A day in the life of a Chicago cab driver is examined as he picks up fares from the good and bad parts of the city and emotionally connects to many of his passengers.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mary Cybulski, John Tintori
- Production companies
- Castle Hill Productions, G.F.T. Entertainment, Child's Will Productions, New Crime Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
Top Cast
Paul DillonCab Driver
Michael IronsideAl
Laurie MetcalfFemale Ad Exec
John C. ReillySteve
Gillian AndersonSouthside Girl
John CusackScary Man
Julianne MooreDistraught Woman
Moira SiniseReligious Mother
Darryl TheirseX-Hat
Shanésia DavisLawyer
Matt RothMale Ad Exec
Ron DeanOld Snack Trucker
April GraceShalita
Harry LennixPissed-Off Boyfriend
Kevin J. O'ConnorSouthside Guy
Phillip Edward Van LearFather-To-BeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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