Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMartin Scorsese

WriterPaul Schrader

CinematographerMichael Chapman

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorTom Rolf, Melvin Shapiro

ProducerJulia Phillips, Michael Phillips

Cast

Robert De Niroas Travis Bickle

Jodie Fosteras Iris

Cybill Shepherdas Betsy

Harvey Keitelas Sport

Peter Boyleas Wizard

Leonard Harrisas Charles Palantine

Albert Brooksas Tom

Diahnne Abbottas Concession Girl

Frank Aduas Angry Black Man

Victor Argoas Melio

Gino Arditoas Policeman at Rally

Garth Averyas Iris' Friend

Harry Cohnas Cabbie in Bellmore

Cooper Cunninghamas Hooker in Cab

Brenda Dicksonas Soap Opera Woman

Harry Fischleras Dispatcher

Nat Grantas Stick-Up Man

Richard Higgsas Tall Secret Service Man

Beau Kayseras Soap Opera Man

Victor Magnottaas Secret Service Photographer

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