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Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro Go Deep: The Pair Reflect on Meeting Via Brian De Palma, How Their Partnership Thrives and Paying the Mob to Make ‘Mean Streets’

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro presented their first collaboration, the 1973 crime drama "Mean Streets," at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary took place Saturday at the Beacon Theatre, where the screening was followed by a conversation between Scorsese and De Niro, moderated by legendary rapper Nas. While “Mean Streets” was the beginning of their 10-film, 50+ year creative journey together, Scorsese said their introduction first came at a Christmas dinner where they were urged into conversation by another to-be-legendary filmmaker: Brian De Palma. Nas also asked De Niro and Scorsese about how they’ve been able to foster such a close professional relationship, and they said it was due to the personal trust they bring on set.

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