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Taxi Driver [Blu-ray] (Bilingual)

Robert De Niro (Actor), Jodie Foster (Actor), Martin Scorsese (Director) Format: Blu-ray
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Format NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Leonard Harris, Robert De Niro, Peter Boyle, Jodie Foster, Julia Phillips, Martin Scorsese, Columbia Pictures; Taxi Driver Productions, Inc., Harvey Keitel, Albert Brooks, Cybill Shepherd, Michael Phillips See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 54 minutes
Colour Color
Manufacturer Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
UPC 043396482142

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Taxi Driver is the definitive cinematic portrait of loneliness and alienation manifested as violence. It is as if director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader had tapped into precisely the same source of psychological inspiration ("I just knew I had to make this film", Scorsese would later say), combined with a perfectly timed post-Watergate expression of personal, political and societal anxiety. Robert De Niro, as the tortured, ex-Marine cab driver Travis Bickle, made movie history with his chilling performance as one of the most memorably intense and vividly realised characters ever committed to film. Bickle is a self-appointed vigilante who views his urban beat as an intolerable cesspool of blighted humanity. He plays guardian angel for a young prostitute (Jodie Foster), but not without violently devastating consequences. This masterpiece, which is not for all tastes, is sure to horrify some viewers, but few could deny the film's lasting power and importance. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This Collector's Edition features a digitally remastered picture and soundtrack and a new "making of" featurette. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Parcel Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm; 18.14 g
  • Canadian Home Video Rating ‏ : ‎ Ages 18 and over
  • Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ ALLVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Martin Scorsese
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 54 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ Nov. 8 2016
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Czech, Japanese, Hungarian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Czech, German, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, English, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Turkish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LXTMH9S
  • 鶹 Rank: #825 in Movies & TV Shows (See Top 100 in Movies & TV Shows)
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Customers praise the quality of the movie. They say it's outstanding, a classic, and a must-own for fans of the film. They mention it's well-played by a young De Niro and is a great addition to their Scorsese collection.

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"...De Niro has produced some incredible performances over the past 40 years and Travis Bickle is probably my favorite De Niro character...." Read more

"...A no-brainer if you need an original-cut of this terrifying cinematic masterpiece." Read more

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"Very happy wth this purchase! It arrived new and in perfect condition. Very positive purchasing experience. Great addition to my Scorsese collection." Read more

"...Meaning that it's still only 1080p. It was a fairly good price so I'm not too mad, and I realize this is a major first-world problem but I'm writing..." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the video quality of the movie. They mention it creates an unforgettable viewing experience and the video mastering renders terrific picture-quality on the Blu-ray. They also appreciate the outstanding audio and picture quality. They say it's nice to relax and watch it as they've never seen it.

"Fantastic video mastering renders terrific picture-quality on this Blu-ray & the DTS sound is so powerful it jumps you out of your seat...." Read more

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"...There are so many memorable, iconic, scenes and yet the one that always sticks in my mind is Martin Scorsese as the passenger - that is amazing and..." Read more

"...The BD/4K copy is outstanding in audio and picture. If you have not seem this, watch it, if you have an older DVD, get this one!!" Read more

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"...Robert DeNiro is amazing in his role. There are so many memorable, iconic, scenes and yet the one that always sticks in my mind is Martin Scorsese..." Read more

"...story, or acting, script, or music, but as a whole it's outstanding, a classic. The kind of movie you will remember long after watch...." Read more

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  • Steven Aldersley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Probably my favorite De Niro performance
    Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2012
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    Travis Bickle (Robert DeNiro) is a former Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam war. He frequently has trouble sleeping and is plagued by headaches. The pills he takes don't seem to help at all. Because he's likely to be awake all night anyway, Bickle takes a job driving a cab. He prefers the night shift.

    Scorsese's version of New York is gritty and realistic. Most of the film is shot at night and we see just how crazy some of the people are. It's a crime-ridden world populated by junkies and prostitutes. Bickle hates how much scum exists in the city, and he's referring to the people more than the dirty streets.

    Bickle is looking for something to brighten up his seedy existence and a woman catches his eye. Betsy (Cybill Shepherd) works in a local office for a senator who is hoping to become the next president. After pestering her for a while, she eventually agrees to go on a date with him. He talks to her in a very straightforward way. It's not clear whether he lacks intelligence, or if he doesn't see any point in hiding the truth about himself. His approach works and leads to one of the funniest scenes in the film when he takes her to see a movie.

    Other things attract Bickle's attention. He's particularly drawn to Iris (Jodie Foster), who is a 12-year-old prostitute. As his frustration mounts at the disgusting state of the city, he begins to devise a plan to clean up one small part. An incident on the street gives him the idea of saving Iris from her situation and giving her the opportunity to escape from her pimp (Harvey Keitel).

    It's interesting watching Bickle trying to escape his miserable existence. He figures out how to buy and use weapons and starts working out to strengthen his body. All the while, there's mounting tension, and we sense that Bickle is close to losing touch with reality completely.

    The supporting cast is strong, with Shepherd, Foster and Keitel all playing their parts well. You'll also see Peter Boyle and Albert Brooks. One of the most surprising scenes involves a cameo from Scorsese. His character might even be the catalyst for the change which eventually occurs in Bickle.

    I have to mention Scorsese's decision to shoot most of the scenes at night. It was an inspired choice and adds so much atmosphere to the film. Bernard Herrmann's saxophone-heavy score is also an important part of the mix and helps helps transport us into Bickle's troubled world.

    De Niro has produced some incredible performances over the past 40 years and Travis Bickle is probably my favorite De Niro character. There's so much going on beneath the surface and De Niro portrays much of it with his body language.

    The meaning of the conclusion is open to debate, but if you take it purely at face value, it's quite uplifting.

    The Blu-ray presentation adds a lot to the experience and is a must-own for fans of the film.
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  • Old Rusty
    5.0 out of 5 stars You talkin' to me?
    Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2025
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    Fantastic video mastering renders terrific picture-quality on this Blu-ray & the DTS sound is so powerful it jumps you out of your seat. A no-brainer if you need an original-cut of this terrifying cinematic masterpiece.
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  • Vince in Vancouver
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4K transfer UNBELIEVABLE
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2024
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    Taxi Driver is my favorite movie. I have seen the blue ray version hundreds of times.
    The 4K version is better than I thought it would be and has surpassed my expectations. Audio is the same DTS 5.1 and clear but I can definitely see the difference in picture quality and detail on the 4K version.
    The steelbook case is a bonus, I definitely recommend this for anyone who is a fan of 1970's cinema.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic movie from the 70's
    Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2024
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    Taxi driver is great movie to watch again and again Robert De Niro is superb in the role
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  • Jagger Parry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just wish it had special features
    Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2022
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    The movie taxi driver is a 10/10 the movie it self deserves a 5 star rating but I’m only giving 4 stars due to the lack of special features.
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  • David Kinnie
    5.0 out of 5 stars 40 year movie and never seen it
    Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2024
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    Going to be nice to relax and watch this as I’ve never seen it . Arrived in excellent condition and sealed .
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    Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2024
    Going to be nice to relax and watch this as I’ve never seen it . Arrived in excellent condition and sealed .
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  • Chegord
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent package
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2012
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    I am not going to review the film itself because there is no way that I am worthy of doing that. This is one of my all-time favourite films, and I have probably seen it 20-30 times. Robert DeNiro is amazing in his role. There are so many memorable, iconic, scenes and yet the one that always sticks in my mind is Martin Scorsese as the passenger - that is amazing and disturbing!
    I was really impressed with the whole package. I found the special features very good, compared with those tacked on to other films of similar vintage. They were relevent, and give a modern audience some good insight into the context of this story. I was in NYC in the 1970s and it was very different! The features also give good insight into the general themes of the movie - things that had not occurred to me and make me worry a bit about why this is my favourite film; I may have to go back to Alfie, Rocky Horror, or A Clockwork Orange.
    Anyway, I love this package, am glad I bought it, and it has pride of place in my DVD collection. You won't be disappointed.
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  • User
    3.0 out of 5 stars NOT a Blu Ray Set
    Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2021
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    Don't expect any fancy packaging this is not a special 4k blu ray box set.

    Based on some of the other reviews and product description, I was lead to believe this was a 4K Blu Ray box set with supplements like pictures, a booklet, and a thick gold cardboard case that holds the disc and opens like a book....the case itself is a thin flimsy ordinary blue plastic case with nothing inside but the disc itself.

    Great movie that deserves better packaging.
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  • Micaela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in Italy on April 10, 2025
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  • barry
    5.0 out of 5 stars High praise for the blu ray of Taxi Driver
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2011
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    TAXI DRIVER is an iconic film, considered by many to be a masterpiece and the crowning achievement of both Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro. Whatever your opinion this is a powerful film that starts strong and never lets up that has also stood the test of time. Everything in the movie is done so realistically that the story could still be told today. Robert Deniro plays Travis. We know little about him other than that he is an ex marine and a deep insomniac. He also sees the world as a dirty place that needs to be cleaned up. He becomes a taxi driver in the city of New York which takes on a realistic role of its own here. We see the two sides of everything and the same goes for New York. Nothing is held back on showing the realistic gritty underside of the city.

    But what of the transfer of this movie classic to blu ray. Seems like all the classics are being brought to blu ray, some more succesfully than others. The questions are always how does it look, is it an improvement over the dvd and does it bring the film to new life. TAXI DRIVER was the first film to receive an enhanced 4k restoration and what it does is perform magic on a decades old film. The video presentation is purely amazing. It is funny for when the film starts the Columbia logo is very fuzzy and then the movie starts. It is clear, crisp with colors strong. The film is very definitive in that scenes are either nighttime or daytime, dark or light. The blacks and dark colors are brilliant and all color ratios amazing. Whites contrast perfectly. No matter what the scene everything pops. The night scenes are very realistic and when colors are introduced they are vibrant and real. Nothing is overenhanced. Instead the film looks the way it must have when released originally in theaters. It is leaps and bounds over any dvd version. The climactic scene at the end is brought to new devastating life with this new restoration. Flesh tones are also perfect. Blu ray is put to amazing use here restoring this classic film to all its glory. The graininess here is meant to be here. It represents New York City in full detail. And the audio is just as perfect. The DTS 5.1 audio allows the amazing soundtrack to fully blossom and soar over the entire film. The score here tells the story as much as any character or visual. And dialogue is strong and present. Nothing is wrong here. The film itself is told in a way that it is open to many different interpretations but the blu ray itself needs no debate. It is spectacular. I will reiterate again. The film looks as pure and original as when in the theaters restored to its true glory. Do not hesitate to double dip if you own the dvd. This blu ray shows the movie as a whole new experience. I give this blu ray my highest recommendations.
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  • c h
    5.0 out of 5 stars classic film of 70s
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2025
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    classic film and very well done of its time good amount of extras and good price
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  • Gilbert Faes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Aankoop Taxi Driver ( Blu-ray )
    Reviewed in Belgium on November 13, 2023
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    100 % OK Goede verzending en besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijving
    van de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden )
    :-):-):-)
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  • F.K. Hoffmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essentielles Kino auf herausragender Blu-Ray
    Reviewed in Germany on January 23, 2014
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    Über Martin Scorseses bahnbrechend-wegweisendes Meisterwerk "Taxi Driver" wurde natürlich schon alles gesagt. Angesichts der Sichtung dieser neuen, wunderbar umgesetzten Blu-Ray erscheint es mir jedoch sinnvoll, dieses unter meinen Top 10-Lieblingsfilmen befindliche, bereits weit über 20 mal gesehene und über die Jahre immer wieder tiefgehend analysierte Kunstwerk mit ein paar Worten persönlich zu würdigen. Wer diese Worte nicht lesen will und nur an der Umsetzung und den Bonusfeatures interessiert ist, kann die nächsten Paragrafen gerne überspringen.

    "Taxi Driver" ist ein Film, der einen, wenn man ihn einmal gesehen hat, nie wieder loslässt und auch nach zigmaligem Ansehen absolut nichts an seiner beispiellosen Intensität und förmlich spürbarer, sich in einer Welt zwischen fieberhaftem Wach- und Traumzustand wandelnden Atmosphäre verliert. "Taxi Driver" ist wahrscheinlich die essentielle Charakterstudie, einer der essentiellen Nacht-, New York-, ja eigentlich auch Großstadtfilme und der wohl zentrale Film über Einsamkeit. Manche Filme verlieren ja über die Zeit an Kraft, sind nicht mehr zeitgemäß oder wirken technisch veraltet, sodass der Zugang für neue Zuschauer vielleicht schwer fallen kann. Aber wer auch nur im mindesten Filmkunst gegenüber aufgeschlossen ist, der muss eigentlich von "Taxi Driver" fasziniert sein. Der Film ist heute filmisch genau so vital und vibrierend und inhaltlich so relevant, wie auch in den letzten fast vier Jahrzehnten seit seiner Veröffentlichung.

    Der Film entfaltet jedes Mal wieder, vom ersten bis zum letzten Bild, eine hypnotische, unter die Haut gehende Kraft, auf die man so nicht oft trifft. "Taxi Driver" ist eine hundertprozentig erfüllte künstlerische und persönliche Vision, nicht nur von Scorsese, sondern auch von Drehbuchautor Paul Schrader und Robert De Niro, der mit Travis Bickle eine der ikonischen Performances der Filmgeschichte schafft. Der Film ist so radikal und furchtlos, so bedingungslos in seiner nihilistischen und verbitterten Weltanschauung, wie Filme nur sein können, mit Leib und Seele dem Ziel verbunden, einem sozial unfähigen, womöglich rassistischen Charakter zu folgen, der nicht um die Sympathie der Zuschauer buhlt. Das ist auch eine der entscheidenden Meisterleistungen des Films, denn man ist von dieser dem Wahnsinn verfallenden, seelisch vernarbten Figur einfach magisch angezogen, obwohl man weiß, dass er den falschen Weg einschlägt. Das liegt natürlich auch ganz entscheidend an De Niros einmalig intensiven Method Actor-Präsenz, die Faszination und Sympathie für den Charakter erweckt. Die Darstellung ist grundlegend menschlich, ja oft unschuldig, anmutig, träumerisch, charmant und sogar oft witzig, wodurch das Abdriften in Traurigkeit und abstoßende Hass- und Gewaltfantasien erst so schmerzlich wirkt. Wer das Gefühl von Einsamkeit kennt, der wird sich auch mit Travis Bickle identifizieren müssen.

    Zudem ist "Taxi Driver" einer der maßgebenden 70er Jahre-Filme. Ein Zeitdokument einer Nachkriegszeit, in der viele junge Männer von ihrem Aufenthalt in Vietnam geschädigt zurück in die Gesellschaft kommen und keinen Anschluss finden, sozial nicht funktionieren können. Doch dieses Kriegstrauma-Element ist nicht entscheidend zum Verstehen des Films, denn die Thematik bleibt zeitlos und universell. Man muss nicht im Krieg gewesen sein oder traumatisiert sein, um Travis Bickle nachvollziehen zu können. Desweiteren ist "Taxi Driver" ein eindrückliches Zeitdokument eines verfallenden, schäbig-zwielichtigen, dampfenden, neonleuchtende, der Hölle gleichenden New York City, eine Stadt, die heute ein ganz anderes Gesicht hat. Die nahezu dokumentarische, aber dennoch durch die Augen von Travis düster stilisiert wirkende Perspektive der urbanen Welt in "Taxi Driver" ist unendlich faszinierend und sucht seinesgleichen. Dazu kommt Bernard Herrmanns tief unter die Haut gehende jazzige Filmmusik, das grundsätzlich nur aus zwei zentralen Hauptmotiven besteht, die Bickles Innenleben und die nächtliche Einsamkeit und Urbanität perfekt untermalen.

    Besonders bemerkenswert ist auch immer noch die moralische Ambivalenz des Films, die natürlich besonders zum Schluss zum Tragen kommt, die Unterscheidung zwischen Held und Monster. Somit bietet der Film immer noch eine perfekte Grundlage für ausgiebige Diskussionen, denn Scorsese und Schrader ersparen sich eine moralische Wertung des Geschehens, sie zeigen die Welt schlicht so, wie sie ist.

    Bei all dem Lob für De Niro darf man natürlich auch nicht die brillanten, perfekt besetzten Nebendarsteller vergessen, darunter Cybill Shepherd als engelsähnliche politische Kampagnenhelferin Betsy, in die sich Travis verliebt, Jodie Foster als Kinderprostituierte, Harvey Keitel als ihr farbenfroher und abstoßender Zuhälter oder Albert Brooks, der als Betsys Kollege willkommene Humor in die düstere Welt von "Taxi Driver" bringt.

    Keine Frage, "Taxi Driver" ist einmalig, in allen Bereichen einzigartig und grundsätzlich makellos umgesetzt. Dem folgt auch die tolle Blu-Ray-Umsetzung:
    BILD:
    Das Bild (MPEG4/AVC, 1080p, 1,85:1, 16:9) sah wohl seit der Kinopremiere nie so gut aus. Es entspricht einem neuen 4K-Remastering, das von Scorsese und Kameramann Michael Chapman persönlich überwacht wurde. Man kann definitiv sagen, dass die gewünschte Optik des Films umgesetzt wurde. Das Bild ist meistens herausragend (natürlich dem Alter entsprechend) scharf, das charakteristische feine Filmkorn wurde aber gottseidank nicht entfernt. Lediglich bei Nachtszenen ist das Bild oft grobkörniger und hier und da auch etwas rauschig. Das fällt aber nicht ins Gewicht, so behält der Film auch seine düster-dreckige Qualität. Die Farbwiedergabe ist wunderbar, der Detailumfang vor allem bei Tagesszenen bemerkenswert.

    TON:
    Auch im Tonbereich wurde hier ein wunderbarer Job gemacht. Ich kann aktuell nur die Original-Tonspur bewerten, diese (DTS HD Master 5.1) ist aber stellenweise überraschend räumlich. Besonders bei der Musik fällt dies auf, denn verschiedene Klangelemente werden auch subtil auf die hinteren Boxen verteilt. Ansonsten ist der Sound schön kraftvoll, hat viele Höhen und Tiefen. Auch die Stimmen sind sehr gut abgemischt und sind perfekt verständlich. Grundsätzlich ist der Film aber weitestgehend frontlastig abgemischt. Allein die Musik sorgt aber für eine wundervolle Stimmung.

    EXTRAS:
    Hier wird wirklich aus dem vollen geschöpft: Neben dem bereits ursprünglich auf der DVD enthaltenen herausragenden Making-Of (Dauer: 1:10) finden sich eine Reihe weiterer, neu produzierter, in HD vorliegenden Extras wieder, die dem Fan wirklich alles bieten, was man sich wünschen kann. Hier das Bonusmaterial:

    - Interaktives Drehbuch: Wie der Name schon sagt, Paul Schraders Originaldrehbuch läuft im unteren Bilddrittel während des Films mit. Wahlweise kann man aber auch selbst durchscrollen, die Filmgröße einstellen oder Lesezeichen setzen. Ein hübsches Zusatzfeature.
    - Audiokommentar von Martin Scorsese und Paul Schrader aus dem Jahr 1986 (entstammt der amerikanischen Criterion Collection)
    - Audiokommentar von Paul Schrader
    - Audiokommentar von Professor Robert Kolker (Autor des Buchs "A Cinema of Loneliness")
    - Martin Scorsese über Taxi Driver, New York 2006 (16 Minuten): Hier redet der Regisseur größtenteils über eine Reihe von Filmen, die ihn zu "Taxi Driver" inspiriert haben
    - Die Produktion (10 Minuten): Produzent Michael Phillips berichtet von der interessanten Entwicklung des Filmprojekts.
    - Gottes einsamster Mann (22 Minuten): Paul Schrader berichtet ausführlich und sehr persönlich über die Entstehung des Drehbuchs
    - Einflussnahme und Würdigung: Ein Tribut an Martin Scorsese (18:30 Minuten): Eine Würdigung diverser Weggefährten von Scorsese, darunter Oliver Stone, Schrader, Chapman, Phillips, De Niro, Roger Corman)
    - Taxifahrer Geschichten (22:23 Minuten): Überaus interessantes Feature, bei dem diverse New Yorker Taxifahrer, hauptsächlich die, die im Film portraitierte Zeit mitgemacht haben, ihre faszinierenden Anekdoten zum Besten geben.
    - Making-Of (70 Minuten): Siehe oben. Die Entstehung des Films eindrucksvoll rekonstruiert, fast alle wichtigen Mitarbeiter berichten von ihren Erfahrungen.
    - Travis' New York (06:16 Minuten): Ein Kurzfeature über das New York der 70er, von Michael Chapman und dem ehemaligen New Yorker Bürgermeister Howard Koch kommentiert.
    - Travis' Plätze in New York (insgesamt 04:49 Minuten): Eine Gegenüberstellung der Drehorte heute und damals in Bewegtbildern.
    - Vergleiche und Einführung in das Storyboard von Martin Scorsese (04:32 Minuten)
    - Gegenüberstellung der Storyboards im Film (08:21 Minuten): Unkommentierter Bild-im-Bild-Vergleich
    - Galerie: bestehend aus
    Arrangements - Filmmusik (Bernard Herrmann) (02:32 Minuten): Unkommentierte, mit Filmmusik unterlegte, animierte Fotogalerie von Herrmanns Partituren
    An den Drehplätzen (02:51 Minuten): Unkommentierte, mit Filmmusik und Bickle-Monolog unterlegte Bilder vom Dreh
    Werbematerial & Mehr (01:44 Minuten): Animierte, von Filmmusik unterlegte Bildergalerie mit Postern, Aushangfotos etc.
    Martin Scorsese bei der Arbeit (02:47 Minuten): Eine weitere animierte Bildergalerie
    Das Blu-Ray-Menü ist übrigens auch sehr schön stilecht gestaltet.
    Schade ist nur, dass es kein Wendecover gibt. Auch über das gewählte Motiv kann man streiten, da es nicht unbedingt die Stimmung und Optik des Films adäquat wiedergibt. Aber ansonsten eine wunderbare Blu-Ray, die man sich als Fan unbedingt zulegen sollte.
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