Taxi Driver (1976) Ep. 15

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Taxi Driver (1976) Ep. 15

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In this episode of Classic Movie Musts, we breakdown the iconic film Taxi Driver (1976). Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Cybil Shepard. The film also features Jodi Foster and Harvey Keitel.

Taxi Driver is #47 on AFI's 100 Greatest Movies of All Time.

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Jul 20, 2018

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