Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver was released in 1976 it is set in New York City, soon after the Vietnam War. The film stars Robert De Niro and features Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, Cybill Shepherd, and a young Jodie Foster. De Niro plays Travis Bickle an ex marine living in Manhattan. He is lonely and secluded he works all night to cope with his insomnia. He sends letters to his parents telling them of his government job that doesnt exist. He starts to have feelings for a woman Betsy who campaigns for the senator. He takes her out but she is repulsed by the film he shows her. He then starts to have violent thoughts and begins to hate the crime and filth of the city. He then goes after and kills a pimp and his crew and saves a 12 year old prostitute played by Jodie Foster. The media hails him as a hero but the viewers are left wondering of his sanity.
Martin Scorsese and Robert De NIro have collaborated many times creating a total of nine films together. Some of these films including Taxi Driver are thought to be some of the best ever made.
Here is the link to the film on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/