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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Taxi | |name = Taxi | ||
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|country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | |country = [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France | ||
|date= 1998 | |date= 1998 | ||
− | |director= Gérard Pirès | + | |director= Gérard Pirès |
|distributor= EuropaCorp | |distributor= EuropaCorp | ||
− | |actor1= Samy Nacéri | + | |actor1= [[Samy Nacéri]] |
|character1= Daniel Morales | |character1= Daniel Morales | ||
− | |actor2= Frédéric Diefenthal | + | |actor2= [[Frédéric Diefenthal]] |
− | |character2= | + | |character2= Emilien |
− | |actor3= Marion Cotillard | + | |actor3= [[Marion Cotillard]] |
|character3= Lilly | |character3= Lilly | ||
− | |actor4= Bernard Farcy | + | |actor4= [[Bernard Farcy]] |
|character4= Commissaire Gibert | |character4= Commissaire Gibert | ||
− | |actor5= Edouard Montoute | + | |actor5= [[Edouard Montoute]] |
|character5= Alain | |character5= Alain | ||
− | |actor6= Emma Sjöberg | + | |actor6= [[Emma Sjöberg]] |
|character6= Petra | |character6= Petra | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ''Taxi'' is a 1998 | + | '''''Taxi''''' is a 1998 French action-comedy written and produced by [[Luc Besson]] and directed by Gérard Pirès. In Marseille, skilled scooter-driving pizza delivery boy Daniel finally has his dreams come true and gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers. The film would spawn three sequels, [[Taxi (2004)|a 2004 American feature film remake]] starring [[Queen Latifah]] and [[Jimmy Fallon]], as well as a 2014 NBC television series adaptation ''[[Taxi Brooklyn]]''. |
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{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
+ | {{Spoilers}} | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
Emilien ([[Frédéric Diefenthal]]), along with other policemen, carries a [[SIG-Sauer_P228|SIG-Sauer P228]] as his main weapon. However, it is only seen fired once, and dual wielded, at Kruger's garage. | Emilien ([[Frédéric Diefenthal]]), along with other policemen, carries a [[SIG-Sauer_P228|SIG-Sauer P228]] as his main weapon. However, it is only seen fired once, and dual wielded, at Kruger's garage. | ||
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|300px|none|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|300px|none|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXIP2281NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIP2281NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Emilien cocking his P228]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIP2282NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIP2282NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Emilien fires his P228 at Kruger's men. He will later draw another and fire them dual wielded.]] |
− | == | + | ==SIG-Sauer P230== |
− | Petra ([[Emma Sjöberg]]) keeps a silver [[ | + | Petra ([[Emma Sjöberg]]) keeps a silver [[SIG-Sauer P230]] as her main weapon. She only fires it during the first heist gunfight, then the pistol stays in her shoulder holster for the rest of the movie. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:SigP230SS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|SIG-Sauer P230 - Stainless Steel finish - .380 ACP (9mm kurz). Built between 1977-1996.]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIPPK1NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIPPK1NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Petra fires the P230.]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIPPK2NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIPPK2NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Petra takes cover with the P230.]] |
==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ==Heckler & Koch P7M13== | ||
− | The "boss" of the German gang uses a silenced [[Heckler & Koch P7 pistol series#Heckler & Koch P7M13|Heckler & Koch P7M13]] to commit heists. | + | The "boss" ([[Richard Sammel]]) of the German gang uses a silenced [[Heckler & Koch P7 pistol series#Heckler & Koch P7M13|Heckler & Koch P7M13]] to commit heists. It is never seen fired. |
[[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch P7M13 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:HKP7M13Pistol.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch P7M13 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXIP7M131NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIP7M131NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIP7M132NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIP7M132NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The way he holds the pistol is pretty unsafe, having nearly 2 fingers on the trigger.]] |
==Beretta 84FS== | ==Beretta 84FS== | ||
Alain ([[Edouard Montoute]]) uses a [[Beretta 84FS]] during the first heist gunfight. However, it is seen very briefly. | Alain ([[Edouard Montoute]]) uses a [[Beretta 84FS]] during the first heist gunfight. However, it is seen very briefly. | ||
[[Image:Beretta-Cheetah.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 84FS - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:Beretta-Cheetah.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 84FS - .380 ACP]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXICHEETAHNBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXICHEETAHNBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Alain with his 84FS.]] |
==Beretta 92F== | ==Beretta 92F== | ||
− | Alain ([[Edouard Montoute]]) carries a silver [[Beretta_92|Beretta 92F]] after the | + | Alain ([[Edouard Montoute]]) carries a silver [[Beretta_92|Beretta 92F]] after the S.D.L.M. bank heist. A policeman is seen firing one during the gunfight after the first heist. However, these pistols could also be PAMAS G1, being in service in the late '90s in the French police. |
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXI92F1NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXI92F1NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Alain with his 92F]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIPPK_92FS1NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIPPK_92FS1NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A CRS policeman fires his Beretta. A SIG-Sauer P230 is seen in the background.]] |
− | ==Manurhin | + | ==Manurhin F1== |
− | Two of the Minister's bodyguards and one of the G.I.G.N | + | Two of the Minister's bodyguards and one of the G.I.G.N members are seen using French [[Manurhin F1]] revolvers during the first heist gunfight. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:MANURPolice.jpg|300px|none|thumb|Manurhin MR-F1 with three inch barrel - .357 Magnum]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIMR73NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | |
− | [[Image:TAXIMR731NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIMR73NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|In this picture, the hammer was just going to hit the primer.]] |
+ | [[Image:TAXIMR731NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|G.I.G.N member with his F1.]] | ||
==Jericho 941== | ==Jericho 941== | ||
− | Commissaire Gibert ([[Bernard Farcy]]) carries a | + | Commissaire Gibert ([[Bernard Farcy]]) carries a [[Jericho 941]] as his main weapon. However, it is only seen in one scene, during the first heist gunfight. |
[[Image:Jericho941FullSize.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Jericho 941 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Jericho941FullSize.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Jericho 941 - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXI941NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXI941NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Commissaire Gibert with his Jericho 941.]] |
==CZ 75 Compact== | ==CZ 75 Compact== | ||
During the first heist gunfight, one of the Minister's bodyguard is seen firing a [[CZ 75 Compact]]. | During the first heist gunfight, one of the Minister's bodyguard is seen firing a [[CZ 75 Compact]]. | ||
[[Image:CZ75C 40SW.jpg|thumb|300px|none|CZ 75 Compact (w/ accessory rail) - .40SW]] | [[Image:CZ75C 40SW.jpg|thumb|300px|none|CZ 75 Compact (w/ accessory rail) - .40SW]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXICZ751NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXICZ751NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Minister's bodyguard firing his CZ 75 Compact.]] |
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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[[Image:Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mossberg 500 "Persuader" with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Mossberg500.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mossberg 500 "Persuader" with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXIM500NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIM500NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Nice flame, eh ?]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIM5001NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIM5001NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Note the Mossberg 590 Compact Cruiser in the background (second policeman)]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIM5002NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIM5002NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A policeman fires his Mossberg 500.]] |
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+ | ==Mossberg 590 Combat Cruiser== | ||
+ | A policeman uses a [[Mossberg 500 series shotgun#Mossberg 590 Cruiser / 590 Compact Cruiser |Mossberg 590 Combat Cruiser]] during the first heist gunfight. | ||
+ | [[File:MossbergCompactCruiser.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Mossberg 590 Combat Cruiser - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIM5001NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Mossberg 590 Compact Cruiser used by the second policeman in the background.]] | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
− | Several [[Remington 870]] shotguns are seen on a weaponry | + | Several [[Remington 870]] shotguns are seen on a weaponry. |
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
− | + | [[Image:TAXIWEAPONRY.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A French officer distributes Remington 870 shotguns when preparing for the assault.]] | |
− | [[Image:TAXIWEAPONRY.jpg|thumb| | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ||
− | Kruger and his men are seen using [[MP5K|Heckler & Koch MP5 "Kurz"]] submachine guns (fitted with SEF trigger groups) when Emilien ([[Frédéric Diefenthal]]) shows his police badge. | + | Kruger (Grégory Knop) and his men are seen using [[MP5K|Heckler & Koch MP5 "Kurz"]] submachine guns (fitted with SEF trigger groups) when Emilien ([[Frédéric Diefenthal]]) shows his police badge. |
[[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:MP5K-SEF.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Heckler & Koch MP5K - version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack - 9x19mm.]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXIMP5K1NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIMP5K1NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kruger loads a mag in his MP5K. Note the SEF trigger pack.]] |
− | [[Image:TAXIMP5K2NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIMP5K2NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Kruger fires his MP5K from the hip.]] |
− | == | + | ==Beretta M12== |
− | During the first heist gunfight, when the backup troops are called, a CRS policeman is seen holding a [[ | + | During the first heist gunfight, when the backup troops are called, a CRS policeman is seen holding a [[Beretta M12]] submachine gun. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm.]] |
− | [[Image:TAXISAFNBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXISAFNBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|CRS policeman with his M12.]] |
==FN P90== | ==FN P90== | ||
− | + | Two of the German bank robbers carry [[FN P90]] submachine guns. | |
[[Image:FNP90.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Fabrique Nationale P90 - 5.7x28mm]] | [[Image:FNP90.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Fabrique Nationale P90 - 5.7x28mm]] | ||
− | [[Image:TAXIP90NBB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:TAXIP90NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A P90 laying against a safe deposit box.]] |
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
− | == | + | ==IMI Galil ARM== |
− | A | + | A [[IMI Galil ARM]] is used to shoot an emetor into the trunk of the robber's Mercedes. It has the bipod and the flash hider removed for an unknown reason. However, the rifle is never completely seen. |
− | [[Image:Sig-551.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:GalilARM-2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|IMI Galil ARM with wood handguard - 5.56x45mm]] |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:TAXIGALIL.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Note the removed bipod and removed flash hider.]] |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:TAXIGALIL4.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:TAXIGALIL18.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] |
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+ | ==SIG SG 551== | ||
+ | [[SIG SG 551]] rifles are used by multiple policemen, along with a Minister's bodyguard. | ||
+ | [[Image:Sig-551.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXISG5511NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"''- No coffee, no toilets, no cigarettes... - and no babes !''"]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXISG5512NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Note the 30 rounds magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Taxisg552.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Civilian dressed policeman with his SIG SG 551.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXISG5513NBB.jpg|thumb|600px|none|CRS policeman with his SIG SG 551 at the ready.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIGASGUY.jpg|thumb|600px|none|"''I made a big mistake.''"]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIWEAPONRY.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Two SIG SG 551 rifles in the middle.]] | ||
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+ | ==SIG SG 540== | ||
+ | A [[SIG SG 540]] is seen in an armory. | ||
+ | [[Image:Sig sg540 1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 540 with bipod - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIWEAPONRY.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The SIG SG 540 on the right.]] | ||
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+ | ==SIG SG 543== | ||
+ | Several [[SIG SG 543]] are seen used by the policemen. | ||
+ | [[Image:Sig sg543.jpg|thumb|400px|none|SIG SG 543 with folding stock - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXISG543.jpg|thumb|600px|none|CRS policeman with his SIG SG 543.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIWEAPONRY.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SIG SG 543 rifles on the left.]] | ||
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+ | =Machine Guns= | ||
+ | ==FN Minimi Paratrooper== | ||
+ | One of the bank robber carries a [[FN Minimi Para|FN Minimi Paratrooper]] machine gun. It is seen fired only one time. | ||
+ | [[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|350px|none|FN Minimi Para with 100-round camo cloth ammo bag - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIM2491.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIM2492.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIM2493.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Firing the Minimi.]] | ||
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+ | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
+ | ==Remington 700== | ||
+ | Emilien watches a TV show where a man shoots an emetor into a car. This gave him the idea for the Galil. | ||
+ | [[Image:Remington 700 BDL.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Remington Model 700 (1970s Production) - .308 Winchester]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIR7001.jpg|thumb|600px|none|The protagonist loads the custom cartridge into the Remington 700.]] | ||
+ | [[Image:TAXIR7002.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Boom.]] | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[Category:Action]] |
+ | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Luc Besson]] | ||
+ | [[Category:French Produced/Filmed]] |
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Taxi is a 1998 French action-comedy written and produced by Luc Besson and directed by Gérard Pirès. In Marseille, skilled scooter-driving pizza delivery boy Daniel finally has his dreams come true and gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers. The film would spawn three sequels, a 2004 American feature film remake starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon, as well as a 2014 NBC television series adaptation Taxi Brooklyn.
The following weapons were used in the film Taxi (1998):
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P228
Emilien (Frédéric Diefenthal), along with other policemen, carries a SIG-Sauer P228 as his main weapon. However, it is only seen fired once, and dual wielded, at Kruger's garage.
SIG-Sauer P230
Petra (Emma Sjöberg) keeps a silver SIG-Sauer P230 as her main weapon. She only fires it during the first heist gunfight, then the pistol stays in her shoulder holster for the rest of the movie.
Heckler & Koch P7M13
The "boss" (Richard Sammel) of the German gang uses a silenced Heckler & Koch P7M13 to commit heists. It is never seen fired.
Beretta 84FS
Alain (Edouard Montoute) uses a Beretta 84FS during the first heist gunfight. However, it is seen very briefly.
Beretta 92F
Alain (Edouard Montoute) carries a silver Beretta 92F after the S.D.L.M. bank heist. A policeman is seen firing one during the gunfight after the first heist. However, these pistols could also be PAMAS G1, being in service in the late '90s in the French police.
Manurhin F1
Two of the Minister's bodyguards and one of the G.I.G.N members are seen using French Manurhin F1 revolvers during the first heist gunfight.
Jericho 941
Commissaire Gibert (Bernard Farcy) carries a Jericho 941 as his main weapon. However, it is only seen in one scene, during the first heist gunfight.
CZ 75 Compact
During the first heist gunfight, one of the Minister's bodyguard is seen firing a CZ 75 Compact.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
Some of the French Police officers are seen using Mossberg 500 shotguns. Some of them are fitted with wood or synthetic furniture.
Mossberg 590 Combat Cruiser
A policeman uses a Mossberg 590 Combat Cruiser during the first heist gunfight.
Remington 870
Several Remington 870 shotguns are seen on a weaponry.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Kruger (Grégory Knop) and his men are seen using Heckler & Koch MP5 "Kurz" submachine guns (fitted with SEF trigger groups) when Emilien (Frédéric Diefenthal) shows his police badge.
Beretta M12
During the first heist gunfight, when the backup troops are called, a CRS policeman is seen holding a Beretta M12 submachine gun.
FN P90
Two of the German bank robbers carry FN P90 submachine guns.
Assault Rifles
IMI Galil ARM
A IMI Galil ARM is used to shoot an emetor into the trunk of the robber's Mercedes. It has the bipod and the flash hider removed for an unknown reason. However, the rifle is never completely seen.
SIG SG 551
SIG SG 551 rifles are used by multiple policemen, along with a Minister's bodyguard.
SIG SG 540
A SIG SG 540 is seen in an armory.
SIG SG 543
Several SIG SG 543 are seen used by the policemen.
Machine Guns
FN Minimi Paratrooper
One of the bank robber carries a FN Minimi Paratrooper machine gun. It is seen fired only one time.
Sniper Rifles
Remington 700
Emilien watches a TV show where a man shoots an emetor into a car. This gave him the idea for the Galil.