The film follows Pietro Marchetti, a seasoned Roman taxi driver who operates his radiotaxi, "Zara 87". Rather than a single linear plot, the movie is structured around Pietro’s "countless and interesting meetings" with a diverse cross-section of society.
Sordi, known as a definitive icon of commedia all'italiana , uses his trademark Romanesco dialect and humorous expressions to play a braggart who remains fundamentally relatable to the "average Italian". Cultural and Artistic Significance Il tassinaro (1983)
Parallel to his professional life, the film highlights Pietro’s home life with his wife Teresa (played by Anna Longhi) and his son Luca, a future engineer. These scenes often juxtapose traditional Roman family values with the modern aspirations of the younger generation. The film follows Pietro Marchetti, a seasoned Roman