Was "Drives a cab" really considered that dangerous a job in the 70s?
In nyc, yes.
If Harvey Keital wasn't a coward he would have done this entire film with shoe polish on his face
In New York? Vietnam was safer
think about what they had to do in a time before cell phones and dashcams. think about how they mostly only handle cash in those days. now think about how easy it would be to organize a robbery by simply getting them to drive to any destination of your choosing where they will be no cameras or ways to contact the police without a landline or payphone. now think about the areas and demographics they had to deal with.
>>220057996>if a pedophile wasn't a cowardpedophiles aren't known for their bravery.
What the fuck do you do if a guy just jumps out of the cab without paying?
>>220058168Take your meds now
>>220057996The Trivia said the movie would come off too racist if all the criminals are black. Hollywood didnt want to be too accurate
>>220058210At my dorm we'd occasionally get a cab driver running around looking for a fare jumper
>>220058119They all had CBs to contact their dispatcher. They choose the area and demographics to deal with. Tourist spots and Airports only. Never pick up dindus. Very simple and smart safety precautions. Sure, they all cried racism, but never asked why and never will because they know why.
>>220057936yes
>>220057936Yes, it's still a dangerous job.
>>220058235he was looking for a coed who left her door unlocked. you should have bashed him.
