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Taxi zum Klo (1980): Cast & Plot

Taxi zum Klo (1980) movie poster

Taxi zum Klo is a 1980 comedy drama starring Bernd Broaderup as Bernd, Frank Ripploh and Peter Fahrni. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Taxi zum Klo (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Taxi zum Klo About?

The premise of Taxi zum Klo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Frank, a gay schoolteacher with a thriving sex life and a budding interest in filmmaking, invites the viewer into his world. One night he meets Bernd, whose warmth and attentiveness quickly turns their encounter into a romance. Yet Frank soon grows restless, continuing his ever‑shifting, promiscuous pursuits despite Bernd’s care.

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Cast & crew

Taxi zum Klo Cast & Characters

Bernd Broaderup leads the cast as Bernd, with Frank Ripploh as Frank Ripploh and Peter Fahrni as Gas station attendant.

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Plot

Taxi zum Klo Plot Summary

What happens in Taxi zum Klo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Frank Ripploh, known to his friends as Peggy, is a teacher, while Bernd Broaderup works in the cinema. They live together and share a bed, but their lives pull in opposite directions: Frank craves adventure, longing, and testing his limits, while Bernd yearns for a quieter, more domestic future—perhaps a farm away from the city’s chaos. Their partnership is defined by coexistence under one roof, even as their desires push them apart. The campus grapevine is constant and sharp, whispering about Frank’s private world: “He only has male visitors, Mr. Ripploh.”

Full summary

The whole story of Taxi zum Klo, scene by scene

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Videos

Taxi zum Klo Videos

The featurette of Taxi zum Klo.

Mark Kermode reviews Taxi zum Klo (1981) | BFI Player
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Taxi zum Klo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Taxi zum Klo Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Taxi para o Banheiro” and “Taxa til lokum”.

Also known as
  • Taxi para o Banheiro
  • Taxa til lokum
  • Τάξη για τα αποχωρητήρια
  • Taksówka do klozetu
  • Такси до туалета
  • Taxi til toalettet
  • Taxi to the Toilets
  • Ai cessi in tassì
  • Taxi al W.C., ტაქსი მიგიყვანთ ტუალეტში

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FAQ

Taxi zum Klo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Taxi zum Klo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Taxi zum Klo?

Taxi zum Klo runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Taxi zum Klo released?

Taxi zum Klo was released on November 1, 1980.

Who is in the cast of Taxi zum Klo?

Taxi zum Klo stars Bernd Broaderup as Bernd, Frank Ripploh as Frank Ripploh and Peter Fahrni as Gas station attendant, among 28 credited actors.

Does Taxi zum Klo have a post-credit scene?

No. Taxi zum Klo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Taxi zum Klo in?

The original language of Taxi zum Klo is German.

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