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Chicago Cab

Chicago Cab

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1998
1h 36m
5.9(21 votes)
Comedy
Drama

Overview

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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