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Robert De Niro Reveals True Story Behind Iconic 'Taxi Driver' Scene

During an appearance on 'Live with Kelly and Mark' on Thursday, February 20, Robert De Niro revealed the true story behind a legendary line of dialogue from 'Taxi Driver'

The acclaimed actor terrified generations of movie lovers with his portrayal of unhinged taxi driver Travis Bickle, who, in one pivotal scene, stood in front of a mirror and whipped out a gun in an imagined confrontation. Taxi Driver continues to be a cultural touchstone nearly 50 years after its original release, having memorably inspired Arthur Fleck’s ( Joaquin Phoenix) descent into madness in director Todd Phillips ‘ 2019 film Joker. More recently, De Niro attended Saturday Night Live ‘s SNL 50 event on Sunday, February 16, where he was featured in a “Debbie Downer” sketch with Jimmy Fallon, Ayo Edebiri and Drew Barrymore.

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