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De Niro's Iconic 'You Talkin' to Me?' Turns 50!
2/8/2026
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Story summary
- Robert De Niro, the actor, improvised the line 'You talkin’ to me?' in the 1976 Taxi Driver, inspired by a New York comedy routine.
- The moment was filmed during the last week of shooting and became one of cinema's most famous quotes.
- The American Film Institute ranks the line as the 10th greatest movie quote.
- Taxi Driver marks its 50th anniversary on February 8, 2026.
