Robert De Niro had no idea ‘Taxi Driver’ would become a classic
Robert De Niro expressed surprise that his 1976 film 'Taxi Driver' became a classic. In a recent interview, he stated that one cannot predict the impact of their work. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, is being celebrated at the upcoming Tribeca Festival, marking its 50th anniversary.
- ▪Robert De Niro had no idea 'Taxi Driver' would be considered a classic.
- ▪The film is recognized for its cultural significance and was preserved in the National Film Registry.
- ▪De Niro will reunite with director Martin Scorsese for a special screening at the Tribeca Festival.
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Movies exclusive Robert De Niro had no idea ‘Taxi Driver’ would become a classic By Nicki Gostin Published May 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google You talkin’ to him? Robert De Niro had no idea his 1976 film “Taxi Driver” would be lauded as a classic. “You never can think that you’re doing something that’s going to have an impact,” the actor, 82, exclusively explained to Page Six in a recent interview alongside his fellow Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal to promote next month’s event. 6 Robert De Niro told Page Six in a recent exclusive interview that he had no idea “Taxi Driver” would become a seminal film. Page Six 6 The actor played Travis Bickle in the 1976 movie.
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