Released in 1976, Taxi Driver is a masterpiece of American cinema directed by Martin Scorsese and starring an unforgettable Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle. This disillusioned Vietnam veteran turned taxi driver in a grim, neon-lit New York embodies urban loneliness, psychological decay and repressed violence. Scorsese delivers a dark, haunting and visually striking film, enhanced by Michael Chapman’s cinematography and Bernard Herrmann’s hypnotic final score, composed shortly before his death.

A true symbol of the New Hollywood era, Taxi Driver left a deep mark on film history and pop culture. Its iconic line, “You talkin’ to me?”, and De Niro’s mohawk-wearing, gun-wielding figure became cultural touchstones. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1976, the film remains a disturbing yet poetic exploration of isolation and moral collapse.

On MusikMachine, two black-and-white photographs capture the raw tension and intensity of Robert De Niro in his defining role. Perfect for lovers of vintage cinema and gritty aesthetics, these prints belong to the Cinema collection, alongside timeless masterpieces such as Pulp Fiction, Easy Rider and A Clockwork Orange.