IMDb > Taxi Driver (1976)
Taxi Driver
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Taxi Driver (1976) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 72 | slideshow) Videos (see all 8)
Taxi Driver (1976) -- A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process.
Taxi Driver (1976) -- A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process.
Taxi Driver (1976) -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Martin Scorsese
Writer:
Paul Schrader (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Taxi Driver on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
8 February 1976 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
On every street in every city, there's a nobody who dreams of being a somebody. more
Plot:
A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(161 articles)
Opinion In A Haystack: Eric Lichtenfeld Part 2
 (From Quick Stop. 18 November 2009, 1:59 AM, PST)
Lil Wayne And Royce Da 5'9" Duke It Out On New Mixtape
 (From MTV Music News. 17 November 2009, 3:52 AM, PST)
User Comments:
God's lonely men make a great film more (611 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robert De Niro ... Travis Bickle (as Robert DeNiro)

Jodie Foster ... Iris

Albert Brooks ... Tom

Harvey Keitel ... Sport
Leonard Harris ... Charles Palantine

Peter Boyle ... Wizard

Cybill Shepherd ... Betsy
Diahnne Abbott ... Concession Girl
Frank Adu ... Angry Black Man
Gino Ardito ... Policeman at Rally
Victor Argo ... Melio (as Vic Argo)
Garth Avery ... Iris' Friend
Harry Cohn ... Cabbie in Bellmore
Copper Cunningham ... Hooker in Cab

Brenda Dickson ... Soap Opera Woman
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
113 min | Spain:110 min (cut version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR (re-release) | Stereo
Certification:
New Zealand:R18 | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Italy:VM14 | Germany:16 (re-rating) | West Germany:18 (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Brazil:14 | South Africa:16LV | Philippines:R-18 | Canada:18A (Canadian Home Video rating) | Spain:13 (re-rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 (re-rating) | France:-16 (original rating) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Israel:18 | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (video rating) (1986) (cut) | UK:18 (video re-rating) (1993) (uncut) | UK:X (original rating) (cut) | USA:R (Approved No. 24441)
Filming Locations:
13 St between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA more
Company:
Columbia Pictures Corporation more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The producers were looking for a "Cybill Shepherd" type to play the female lead in the film. When agent Sue Mengers heard this, she reportedly called them and asked why not hire Cybill Shepherd. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Iris' hair when she is wearing the green sunglasses while having dinner with Travis. The glass into which Travis drops the paracetamol tablet suddenly appears in front of him. Previously we see that there was only a coffee cup there. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[phone rings loudly]
Personnel Officer: Harry, answer that.
Personnel Officer: So whaddya want to hack for, Bickle?
Travis Bickle: I can't sleep nights.
Personnel Officer: There's porno theaters for that.
Travis Bickle: Yeah, I know, I tried that.
Personnel Officer: So now what do you do?
Travis Bickle: I ride around most nights - subways, buses - but you know, if I'm gonna do that I might as well get paid for it.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Indie Sex: Censored (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
LATE FOR THE SKY more

FAQ

Why is a different man shown in the newspaper & rearview mirror as Travis?
What is the relevance of the noise that Travis Bickle hears at the very end before the credits roll?
Why does the colouring look weird at the end of the film? The blood looks like tobasco sauce. Was the film damaged?
more

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
183 out of 222 people found the following comment useful.
God's lonely men make a great film, 16 January 2002
10/10
Author: Michael Millmore (monkeymagic) from Durham, England

The strength of Taxi Driver is that it proves film is a collaborative art. Undoubtly the films power lies in its unwavering first person narrative; De Niro appears in virtually every scene as God's lonely man Travis Bickle, a character craving human contact yet so crippled by paranoia and mental illness that this modest goal is seemingly unattainable. Scorsese films New York like its hell on earth - and we come to realise it is Travis' twisted world view that we are party to. Paul Schrader's script keeps the tension at an almost unbearable simmer, violence threatens to erupt at any moment making the experience a deeply distressing one for the casual viewer.

However, this film would be unimaginable without Bernard Hermann's haunting score made doubly poignant because it was his last. And I could go on about contributions made by other members of the Taxi Driver team.....but I hope my point has been taken that it is the synergy of deeply creative people at the height of their powers that makes Taxi Driver such a unique and rewarding experience. They have all made excellent work since this production but will never better this their finest moment.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (611 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Taxi Driver (1976)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Most significant scenes in the movie... moonlightsiren18
#1 movie in my favourite top 10 movies, anyone else? what is your top 1 Jacknife-Megs
Bad Movie. toluca_dl
Interpretations of The Ending? (Spoilers) feats_of_strength
Why did Paul Schrader say that Travis was a racist? bradvaughan08
I have a few questions about this movie... imarenegade167
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Departed A History of Violence Fight Club American Psycho Sin City
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb top 250 movies IMDb Drama section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.