I am god's lonely man - Taxi Driver

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"Taxi Driver" is a 1976 psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie tells the story of Travis Bickle, played by Robert De Niro, a socially isolated and mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City. As Travis drives through the gritty streets of the city, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the rampant corruption, sleaze, and moral decay he witnesses. Haunted by his own loneliness and the perceived decay of society, Travis descends into a state of obsession and madness. He becomes fixated on a young woman named Betsy, played by Cybill Shepherd, and begins plotting a violent plan to cleanse the city of what he sees as its immoral elements. The film explores themes of alienation, urban decay, and the psychological unraveling of an individual on the brink of self-destruction. "Taxi Driver" is known for its gritty portrayal of New York City and its powerful performances, particularly De Niro's iconic portrayal of Travis Bickle.

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