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Story summary
- Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver marks its 50th anniversary and remains an exploration of alienation and masculinity in post-Vietnam New York.
- Robert De Niro portrays Travis Bickle, a troubled figure oscillating between power and deep loneliness.
- Bickle's relationships with Betsy and Iris reveal his misogyny and obsession.
- Critics note the film's continued relevance, highlighting nihilism and societal detachment, and its reflection on violence and male alienation.
