Nanook Taxi

Nanook Taxi

1977
1h 30m
6.0

6.0/10

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Overview

Ningiuksiak, an Inuk who lives in the settlement of Cape Dorset, is on a hunt with his family. On his way back to Cape Dorset, Ningiuksiak's snowmobile breaks down. Since he does not have the money to fix it he decides to leave his family and fly to the town of Frobisher Bay to make some money. Ningiuksiak's cousin in Frobisher Bay, Ashoona, a somewhat urbanized Inuk who makes his living as a construction worker or as a cab driver, has drifted away from hunting and the traditional way of life of the remote settlements. Ashoona takes Ningiuksiak in hand and helps him to get a job driving for the Nanook Taxi Company. Increasingly unhappy and bewildered, Ningiuksiak takes to spending his money on liquor and his time in seedy nightclubs. One night, half-heartedly trying to show that he is having a good time, he looks up and sees his wife. She has come to take him home to Cape Dorset.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Tulugak
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 11, 1977
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0076439

Cast

Joanasie Salamonie
Joanasie Salamonie

Ning

Mickey Turqtuq
Mickey Turqtuq

Ashoona

Kanayuk Salamonie
Kanayuk Salamonie

Mukittuq

Elisapi Davidee
Elisapi Davidee

Leona

Hans Kok
Hans Kok

Taxi owner

Jean-Guy DeGrasse
Jean-Guy DeGrasse

Skidoo Shop

John Newton
John Newton

Tourist

Key Crew

Edward Folger
Director
Edward Folger
Producer
Jeffrey L. Hayes
Producer
Edward Folger
Writer