Robert De Niro says he doubted Taxi Driver would become a lasting success
The actor stated he did not expect the 1976 film to have lasting impact. The movie earned four Oscar nominations and grossed $27.6 million worldwide.
eonline.comRobert De Niro said he did not expect Taxi Driver to become a lasting success. The actor, 82, made the comments ahead of the 25th Tribeca Film Festival, which he co-founded. De Niro earned his second Oscar nomination for his role as Travis Bickle in the 1976 film directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie follows the character as a New York City cab driver who attempts to rescue a 12-year-old girl.
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Anniversary and box office Taxi Driver marked its 50th anniversary in February.
The film grossed $27.6 million worldwide after its release. It received four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. The award for Best Picture went to Rocky.
Screenwriter comments Screenwriter Paul Schrader said Columbia Pictures did not expect the film to perform well. Schrader stated the studio had written the project off as an outlier and did not conduct marketing tests. Jodie Foster, who was 12 when she appeared in the film, previously recalled working with De Niro during production.
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Taxi Driver marked its 50th anniversary.
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Paul Schrader commented on the film not winning Oscars.
1 source@Independent - Ahead of 25th Tribeca Film Festival
Robert De Niro said he did not expect the film to have lasting impact.
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