John FordsThe Searchersis one of the most divisive films in history.
One filmmaker on whom the films influence is especially pronounced isMartin Scorsese.
What Was ‘The Searchers’ Influence on ‘Taxi Driver’?
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Crime doesn’t pay, but these movies do.
Eventually, Travis pushes the TV set with his foot, allowing the monitor to topple over and shatter.
This point can be applied to Ethan as well.
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As her colleagues force him to leave, he rants that she’s “in a hell.
And you’re going to die in a hell like the rest of them.
You’re like the rest of them,” seemingly referring to women in general.
The Betsy and Palantine storylines are also fairly unique toTaxi Driver.
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Image via Columbia Pictures
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