A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action by attempting to liberate a presidential campaign worker and an underage prostitute.
Awards & Festivals:
Academy Awards Nominee – Oscar for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Music, Original Score
Cannes Film Festival – Palme d'Or
BAFTA Award – Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music, Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, Best Supporting Actress
Blue Ribbon Award – Best Foreign Film
David di Donatello Award – Special David (Best Actress)
Fotogramas de Plata – Best Foreign Movie Performer
Golden Globes, USA Nominee – Best Actor in Motion Picture – Drama, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Grammy Award Nominee – Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special
Kinema Junpo Award – Best Foreign Language Film Director
National Film Preservation Board, USA – National Film Registry