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Story summary
- Taxi Driver marks its 50th anniversary on February 8.
- Martin Scorsese, the film's director, shapes its portrayal of isolation through Travis Bickle.
- David Berkowitz claimed to model his life after Travis Bickle while committing six murders.
- John Hinckley Jr. became obsessed with Jodie Foster and attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan.
- Despite its association with violence, the film remains significant for its portrayal of loneliness and its evocative cinematography.
