NYC Loner

Film Details:

• Film Title: Taxi Driver
• Film Year: 1976
• Character Name: Travis Bickle
• Cinematography: colorFilm
• Scorsese Cameo? true

Here is more information about the costume and how it informs the character:

• Clothing Articles: Army surplus jacket, brown plaid shirt (worn alternately with rust-colored blazer)
• Hairstyle: Messy hair
• Props: Taxi cab
• Costume Style: Casual Dress
• Facial Hair? false
• Bare Chested? false
• Tattoos? false
• Headwear? false

• IMDB Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/?ref_=nv_sr_1
• Other Source: Robert De Niro’s Taxi Cab License Used to Prepare for "Taxi Driver" (via Open Culture)

Dark, brooding, everyman Travis Bickle wants to wipe the scum from New York City. This disillusioned ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran spends his nights driving a cab and spends his days frequenting adult theatres and reflects on the cesspool that is humanity. Upon first glance, Bob's relatively nondescript wardrobe as Travis underscores his argument that he is an overlooked man in an uncaring society.

Did you know? Bob, the method actor that he is, actually trained to be a New York City cab driver and earned his licence.

See Also:

• Tiny Hat Intro: Our first look at Bob in Marty's Films