Taxi Driver

A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and depravity he witnesses around him fuels his alienation and drives him over the edge. He becomes increasingly obsessed with cleaning up the city, eventually setting his sights on a young prostitute he has befriended.

Taxi Driver is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American cinema, earning critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of urban decay, psychological depth, and iconic performances. It is often cited as one of the most influential films of its generation.

• A viscerally disturbing and artistically brilliant exploration of urban alienation and psychological disintegration.

• Robert De Niro delivers a career-defining performance as the troubled Travis Bickle.

• Scorsese's unflinching direction and Bernard Herrmann's haunting score create an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently praise the film's powerful and disturbing narrative, Robert De Niro's iconic performance, and Martin Scorsese's masterful direction. Many viewers find it a thought-provoking and impactful film that remains relevant.

Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival (1976), Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Actor for Robert De Niro, Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Foster).

The famous "You talkin' to me?" scene was largely improvised by Robert De Niro. He rehearsed the lines in front of a mirror, developing Travis Bickle's monologue as he went along.