 - 1. Taxi Driver is a 1976 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. It follows the story of Travis Bickle, played by Robert De Niro, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who becomes a nighttime taxi driver in New York City. The film delves deep into themes of loneliness, alienation, and societal decay as Travis navigates the gritty streets filled with crime and corruption. He becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city and its inhabitants, reflecting the tumultuous state of America in the 1970s. Fueled by a sense of purpose and a desire to cleanse the city of its supposed filth, Travis becomes obsessed with taking vigilante justice into his own hands. The film is renowned for its iconic quotes, particularly the famous line, 'You talking to me?' and for its haunting score by Bernard Herrmann. It leaves a lasting impact on viewers with its intense performances, particularly from De Niro and Jodie Foster, who plays a young prostitute named Iris. 'Taxi Driver' is frequently cited as one of the greatest films in cinematic history, known for its raw portrayal of urban life and the psychological complexities of its protagonist.
Who directed the movie 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Steven Spielberg
B) Martin Scorsese
C) Francis Ford Coppola
D) Quentin Tarantino
- 2. In which year was 'Taxi Driver' released?
A) 1982
B) 1976
C) 1990
D) 2000
- 3. What is the name of the main character played by Robert De Niro?
A) Travis Bickle
B) Rupert Pupkin
C) Jake LaMotta
D) Vito Corleone
- 4. What color is Travis Bickle's cab in the movie?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Blue
- 5. Which film award did 'Taxi Driver' win at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) Golden Lion
B) Golden Globe
C) Golden Bear
D) Palme d'Or
- 6. Who composed the musical score for the movie 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Hans Zimmer
B) Ennio Morricone
C) Bernard Herrmann
D) John Williams
- 7. What is the ending of the film suggesting about Travis Bickle's fate?
A) Redemptive
B) Tragic
C) Happy
D) Ambiguous
- 8. Who scored his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Robert De Niro
B) Joe Pesci
C) Al Pacino
D) Martin Scorsese
- 9. What is Travis Bickle's military background in the movie?
A) Navy
B) Marine
C) Air Force
D) Army
- 10. Who played the role of Sport, the pimp, in 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Danny DeVito
B) Harvey Keitel
C) Joe Pesci
D) John Cazale
- 11. Who was the producer of 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Irwin Winkler
B) Michael Phillips
C) Robert De Niro
D) Sydney Pollack
- 12. What is the country of origin of the movie 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Italy
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) United States
- 13. What is Travis Bickle's profession in the movie?
A) Lawyer
B) Doctor
C) Taxi driver
D) Police officer
- 14. Where does Travis Bickle work as a taxi driver?
A) New York City
B) Miami
C) Chicago
D) Los Angeles
- 15. Which actress played the role of Iris in 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Cybill Shepherd
B) Michelle Pfeiffer
C) Meryl Streep
D) Jodie Foster
- 16. What animal does Travis Bickle compare himself to in the movie?
A) A lion
B) A fox
C) A wolf
D) A rat
- 17. Which political event serves as the backdrop for the movie 'Taxi Driver'?
A) Watergate scandal
B) Civil Rights movement
C) Vietnam War
D) Gulf War
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