The Visuals of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver (1976) Directed by Martin Scorsese Cinematography by Michael Chapman Music - Theme from Taxi Driver by Bernard Herrmann and Dave Blume Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul Schrader, and starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, Leonard Harris, and Albert Brooks A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feed his urge for violent action. The film received numerous accolades including the Palme d’Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival and four nominations at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (for Robert De Niro), and Best Supporting Actress (for Jodie Foster). Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. #martinscorsese #robertdeniro #taxidriver #cinematography #martinscorcese