On every street in every city, there’s a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.|Feb. 09, 1976|United States|114 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama
Description: “Taxi Driver” (1976) is a classic film available for download in English in various resolutions like 1080p, 720p, and 480p.
The story follows Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old former U.S. Marine and Vietnam War veteran struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Living in isolation in New York City, Travis takes up a job as a night-shift taxi driver to deal with his chronic insomnia. He spends his time visiting porn theaters and keeping a diary where he writes down thoughts like “you’re only as healthy as you feel.”
Travis becomes obsessed with Betsy, a campaign volunteer for presidential candidate Charles Palantine. After observing her from afar, he approaches her and takes her on a date, which ends disastrously when he inexplicably brings her to a pornographic film. Betsy leaves, and Travis’s attempts to reconcile with her fail, fueling his growing frustration.
As Travis descends into an existential crisis, he becomes increasingly aware of the city’s moral decay, particularly its prostitution problem. He confides in a fellow taxi driver, Wizard, about his violent thoughts but is reassured that he’ll be okay. Seeking an outlet for his anger, Travis begins intense physical training and purchases multiple handguns from a black-market dealer.
Travis’s life takes a darker turn as he starts attending political rallies and fantasizes about saving Iris, a young prostitute he often encounters. His journey spirals into a mix of self-destruction and misguided heroism, culminating in a series of violent events. The film explores themes of alienation, mental instability, and the search for purpose in a chaotic world.
Cast director: Martin Scorsese
Cast actor: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd, Peter Boyle, Leonard Harris, Diahnne Abbott, Gino Ardito, Martin Scorsese
Original name: Taxi Driver