Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, and Albert Brooks.
The film challenges the audience's perception of heroism, as Travis's violent impulses eventually lead him to be hailed as a "hero" by the media for rescuing an underage girl, despite his previous assassination attempt on a politician. 2. Atmospheric Direction & Visuals
Martin Scorsese uses New York City as a character in itself—grimy, unforgiving, and drenched in neon shadows.
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Core Features & Analysis 1. The Character Study: Travis Bickle
The 1976 classic , directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader , is widely regarded as one of the greatest American films ever made. It is a gritty neo-noir psychological drama that explores themes of urban alienation, loneliness, and the descent into madness. Movie Profile: Taxi Driver (1976) Genre: Drama, Crime, Psychological Thriller Duration: 1h 54m (114 minutes) Rating: 8.2/10 (IMDb)
Robert De Niro delivers a career-defining performance as , a lonely, insomniac Vietnam War veteran. The film functions as an intimate look into his deteriorating mental state as he navigates the "filth" of 1970s New York City .
Michael Chapman used heightened visual strategies, such as shots of steam rising from manholes and distorted views from within the cab, to mirror Travis's isolation.
Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, and Albert Brooks.
The film challenges the audience's perception of heroism, as Travis's violent impulses eventually lead him to be hailed as a "hero" by the media for rescuing an underage girl, despite his previous assassination attempt on a politician. 2. Atmospheric Direction & Visuals Taxi Driver Drama, Crime 1976 1h 54m 8.2
Martin Scorsese uses New York City as a character in itself—grimy, unforgiving, and drenched in neon shadows. Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Core Features & Analysis 1. The Character Study: Travis Bickle Atmospheric Direction & Visuals Martin Scorsese uses New
The 1976 classic , directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader , is widely regarded as one of the greatest American films ever made. It is a gritty neo-noir psychological drama that explores themes of urban alienation, loneliness, and the descent into madness. Movie Profile: Taxi Driver (1976) Genre: Drama, Crime, Psychological Thriller Duration: 1h 54m (114 minutes) Rating: 8.2/10 (IMDb)
Robert De Niro delivers a career-defining performance as , a lonely, insomniac Vietnam War veteran. The film functions as an intimate look into his deteriorating mental state as he navigates the "filth" of 1970s New York City .
Michael Chapman used heightened visual strategies, such as shots of steam rising from manholes and distorted views from within the cab, to mirror Travis's isolation.