USA,
1976, 113 min
(Alternative: 110 min)
Directed by:
Martin ScorseseScreenplay:
Paul SchraderCinematography:
Michael ChapmanComposer:
Bernard HerrmannCast:
Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, Cybill Shepherd, Diahnne Abbott, Frank Adu, Victor Argo (more)VOD (4)
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Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster star in this highly regarded classic from director Martin Scorsese about a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. (Sony Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1977 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1977 - Robert De Niro (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1977 - Jodie Foster (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1977 - Bernard Herrmann (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1977 - Jodie Foster (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1977 - Bernard Herrmann (Best Music)
- 1977 - Jodie Foster (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
- 1977 - Best Film
- 1977 - Martin Scorsese (Best Director)
- 1977 - Robert De Niro (Best Leading Actor)
- 1977 - Best Editing
Golden Globes
- 1977 - Paul Schrader (Best Screenplay)
- 1977 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1976 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
- 1976 - Bernard Herrmann (Best Music Score)
- 1976 - Jodie Foster (New Generation Award)
- 1976 - Martin Scorsese (New Generation Award)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1976 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
- 1976 - Martin Scorsese (Best Director)
- 1976 - Harvey Keitel (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1976 - Jodie Foster (Best Supporting Actress)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1976 - Martin Scorsese (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 1976 - Martin Scorsese (The Festival Award)