Taxi Driver 1976
“On every street in every city in this country, there's a nobody who dreams of being somebody. He's a lonely forgotten man desperate to prove that he's alive.”
What is Taxi Driver?
Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo‑noir crime drama film. It was released in the United States on February 9, 1976 and runs for one hour and fifty‑four minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 9, 1976
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Bill/Phillips Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $1,900,000
- Revenue
- $28,579,636
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo‑noir crime drama film. It was released in the United States on February 9, 1976 and runs for one hour and fifty‑four minutes. The picture was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. Set in a decaying New York City in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the story follows Travis Bickle, a loner suffering from insomnia who takes a night‑time job as a cab driver. As he ha
Should you watch it?
“A lonely insomniac cab driver drifts through the streets of New York City seeking purpose.”
- compelling character study
- evocative urban cinematography
- slow pacing
- disturbing subject matter
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that explore themes of isolation and urban decay.
The film contains mature themes and depictions of urban violence that may be unsettling for some viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the protagonist's profession?
Travis Bickle works as a taxi driver in New York City.
What does the protagonist suffer from?
He suffers from insomnia.
What is the setting of the film?
The story is set in New York City.
What motivates the main character?
He is driven by a desire to clean up the city.
What is the tone of the narrative?
The narrative maintains a gritty and detached atmosphere.