Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam War veteran working as a NYC taxi driver, descends into violent vigilantism as his mental state deteriorates and his disgust with urban decay intensifies. Martin Scorsese's legendary 1976 character study features an iconic performance by Robert De Niro that continues to influence cinema decades later.

• Robert De Niro's transformative performance as Travis Bickle remains the film's standout element
• Scorsese's portrayal of 1970s New York City creates a character of its own through gritty, atmospheric cinematography
• Bernard Herrmann's jazz-influenced score perfectly enhances the film's sense of isolation and brewing violence
• The film's ambiguous portrayal of its protagonist has led to controversial interpretations over the decades
• Travis Bickle's character has influenced numerous films about isolated, disturbed individuals, most notably 2019's "Joker"
• The "You talkin' to me?" mirror scene has become one of cinema's most referenced and parodied moments
• Modern viewers may find the pacing deliberately slow compared to contemporary films

Letterbox'd Synopsis: 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.

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