Robert De Niro Reveals He Was Surprised “Taxi Driver” Became a Classic
De Niro said he never expected the 1976 Martin Scorsese film to have lasting impact, despite four Oscar nominations and $27.6 million in worldwide gross.
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Robert De Niro reveals he was surprised “Taxi Driver” became a classic
Robert De Niro earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the 1976 film directed by Martin Scorsese. Robert De Niro in 'Taxi Driver'Credit: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via GettyKey PointsRobert De Niro reflected on his iconic role in 1976's Taxi Driver, saying the success of any film is "out of your control." Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film also starred Jodie Foster and Cybill Shepherd. De Niro and Foster both earned Oscar nominat…
He also revealed a secret about the film's most famous scene.
"Out of Your Control": Robert De Niro Admits He Never Expected ‘Taxi Driver’ to Become a Legendary Classic After 50 Years
Robert De Niro has portrayed everyone from a young Vito Corleone to a raging Jake LaMotta, but despite earning an Oscar nomination for his most iconic role, the 82-year-old actor admits he never saw the future coming for 1976’s ‘Taxi Driver.’ In a candid interview ahead of the upcoming Tribeca Festival, De Niro confessed that […] The post “Out of Your Control”: Robert De Niro Admits He Never Expected ‘Taxi Driver’ to Become a Legendary Classic A…
Robert De Niro Opens Up About the Unexpected Legacy of ‘Taxi Driver’ 50 Years Later Ahead of Tribeca Festival Reunion With Scorsese
Robert De Niro recently reflected on the unexpected legacy of Taxi Driver .link { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-decoration-color: #db0000; text-underline-position: under; }ahead of his upcoming Tribeca Festival reunion with Martin Scorsese, admitting he never imagined the 1976 film would become such a cultural landmark. Few films in Hollywood history have managed to leave behind the kind of a…
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