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The Purple Taxi

on BBC Two England

starring
Peter Ustinov
Charlotte Rampling Fred Astaire
Late autumn, the west coast of Ireland.In a small village, a group of people from various countries seek refuge from their lives in the tranquility and beauty of new surroundings. Each has a reason for trying to 'escape' reality. And each comes into contact with the eccentric Dr Scully, who drives through the winding roads in his 'taxi mauve'.
Produced by CATHERINE WINTER and GISELE REBILLON
Directed by YVES BOISSET
0 FILMS: page 19

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Ustinov
Unknown:
Charlotte Rampling
Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Produced By:
Catherine Winter
Produced By:
Gisele Rebillon
Directed By:
Yves Boisset
Taubelman:
Peter Ustinov
Sharon:
Charlotte Rampling
Dr Scully:
Fred Astaire
Philippe:
Philippe Noiret
Jerry:
Edward Albert
Anne:
Agostina Belli
Mrs Colleen:
Mairin O'Sulljvan
Police Officer:
Martin Dempsey
Sean:
Jack Watson
Jack Lynch:
John Molloy

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