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Taxi Driver

  • 19761976
  • RR
  • 1h 54min
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
760K
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POPULARITY
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A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action by attempting to liberate a presiden... Read allA mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action by attempting to liberate a presidential campaign worker and an underage prostitute.A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action by attempting to liberate a presidential campaign worker and an underage prostitute.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
760K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
378
21
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writer
    • Paul Schrader
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Jodie Foster
    • Cybill Shepherd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writer
    • Paul Schrader
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Jodie Foster
    • Cybill Shepherd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 303Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #111
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 22 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Travis Bickleas Travis Bickle
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Irisas Iris
    Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd
    • Betsyas Betsy
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Tomas Tom
    Diahnne Abbott
    Diahnne Abbott
    • Concession Girlas Concession Girl
    • (as Diahnne Abbot)
    Frank Adu
    • Angry Black Manas Angry Black Man
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
    • Melioas Melio
    • (as Vic Argo)
    Gino Ardito
    • Policeman at Rallyas Policeman at Rally
    Garth Avery
    • Iris' Friendas Iris' Friend
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Wizardas Wizard
    Harry Cohn
    • Cabbie in Bellmoreas Cabbie in Bellmore
    Copper Cunningham
    • Hooker in Cabas Hooker in Cab
    Brenda Dickson
    • Soap Opera Womanas Soap Opera Woman
    Harry Fischler
    • Dispatcheras Dispatcher
    Nat Grant
    Nat Grant
    • Stick-Up Manas Stick-Up Man
    Leonard Harris
    Leonard Harris
    • Charles Palantineas Charles Palantine
    Richard Higgs
    • Tall Secret Service Manas Tall Secret Service Man
    Beau Kayser
    • Soap Opera Manas Soap Opera Man
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writer
      • Paul Schrader
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Travis Bickle is an ex-Marine and Vietnam War veteran living in New York City. As he suffers from insomnia, he spends his time working as a taxi driver at night, watching porn movies at seedy cinemas during the day, or thinking about how the world, New York in particular, has deteriorated into a cesspool. He's a loner who has strong opinions about what is right and wrong with mankind. For him, the one bright spot in New York humanity is Betsy, a worker on the presidential nomination campaign of Senator Charles Palantine. He becomes obsessed with her. After an incident with her, he believes he has to do whatever he needs to make the world a better place in his opinion. One of his priorities is to be the savior for Iris, a twelve-year-old runaway and prostitute who he believes wants out of the profession and under the thumb of her pimp and lover Matthew. —Huggo
    taxi driverchild prostitutionlonerstreet lifeneo noir454 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • On every street in every city in this country, there's a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Martin Scorsese claims that the most important shot in the movie is when Bickle is on the phone trying to get another date with Betsy. The camera moves to the side slowly and pans down the long, empty hallway next to Bickle, as if to suggest that the phone conversation is too painful and pathetic to bear; this shot also showcases his isolation and loneliness.
    • Goofs
      Iris's sunglasses change from green to blue when they're having breakfast. This is a character quirk; she changes her glasses periodically, as the person Iris was modeled on did this.
    • Quotes

      Travis Bickle: Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There's no escape. I'm God's lonely man.

    • Crazy credits
      The original television version of the film featured the following disclaimer before the closing credits: "To our Television Audience: In the aftermath of violence, the distinction between hero and villain is sometimes a matter of interpretation or misinterpretation of facts. 'Taxi Driver' suggests that tragic errors can be made.- The Filmmakers."
    • Alternate versions
      Original UK cinema and video versions suffered a very brief 1 second sound cut to the scene where Iris unzips Travis's fly in the bedroom. The BBFC finally restored this cut in 1993.
    • Connections
      Edited into Aristokraticheskiy kinematograf: Episode #1.1 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Late For The Sky
      By Jackson Browne

      Courtesy of Asylum Records

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Didn't do it for Me - De Niro's Performance is the Only Real Highlight
    As much as I love Scorsese, Taxi Driver did not appeal to me.

    For me the film was quite dull and boring with little suspense, drama and extremely slow pacing.

    I'm intrigued to know why this film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards, as well as its ongoing rave as a classic.

    Perhaps I missed the point of the movie, as I was waiting it to end from half way through.

    However I did notice some positives. Firstly it is clear, De Niro's performance as a troubled veteran-turned-taxi driver was masterful, and he showed a clear character development during the film. Another positive for me is the aesthetics of New York, as its darker sides are shown. Lastly the score was one that stood out for me, with relaxing music in scenes of driving.

    6/10 - a good effort, but too much caution over ensuring not too quick pacing.
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    FAQ14

    • What is 'Taxi Driver' about?
    • Is 'Taxi Driver' based on a book?
    • What does the cab personnel officer mean by "break my chops" and ''take it on the arches'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tài Xế Taxi
    • Filming locations
      • 202 East 13th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Bill/Phillips
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,262,574
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $116,458
      • Feb 19, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,572,353
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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