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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Taxi Driver | |||
|picture = Taxi_Driver_Poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = [[Martin Scorsese]] | |||
|date= 1976 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Columbia Pictures Corporation | |||
|distributor=Columbia Pictures Corporation | |||
|character1=Travis Bickle | |||
|actor1=[[Robert De Niro]] | |||
|character2=Betsy | |||
|actor2=Cybill Shepherd | |||
|character3=Wizard | |||
|actor3=[[Peter Boyle]] | |||
|character4=Iris | |||
|actor4=[[Jodie Foster]] | |||
|character5=Matthew aka "Sport" | |||
|actor5=[[Harvey Keitel]] | |||
|character6=Melio | |||
|actor6=[[Victor Argo]] | |||
}} | |||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 29 == | ||
Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) purchases four handguns from "Easy Andy" (Steven Prince), the illegal gun salesman. The first of which is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] with an 8 3/8" barrel, the longest factory barrel made for the S&W Model 29 during this time period. The other two stock barrel lengths at the time were the 4" barrel and the 6.5" barrel. Travis apparently gets the idea of owning a .44 Magnum from one of his passengers (portrayed by director [[Martin Scorsese]]) who claims he will use it to murder his cheating wife. Travis's Model 29 is seen often throughout the film, carried in a large shoulder holster he purchased from "Easy Andy" for $40, in addition to paying $350 for the revolver itself. | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) purchases four handguns from "Easy Andy" (Steven Prince), the illegal gun salesman. The first of which is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] with an 8 3/8" barrel, the longest factory barrel made for the S&W Model 29 during this time period. The other two stock barrel lengths at the time were the 4" barrel and the 6.5" barrel. Travis apparently gets the idea of owning a .44 Magnum from one of his passengers (portrayed by director [[Martin Scorsese]]) who claims he will use it to murder his cheating wife. Travis's Model 29 is seen often throughout the film, carried in a large shoulder holster he purchased from "Easy Andy" for $40, in addition to paying $350 for the revolver itself. | ||
[[Image:S&W M29 8 inch.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W M29 8 inch.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver with 8 3/8" barrel - .44 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W markings on the right side of Travis's Model 29 as he spots it in "Easy Andy"'s case.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw29a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W markings on the right side of Travis's Model 29 as he spots it in "Easy Andy"'s case.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis spots the ".44 Magnum" marking on the Model 29's barrel.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw29b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis spots the ".44 Magnum" marking on the Model 29's barrel.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 36 Snub == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 Snub == | ||
Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also purchases a nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Smith & Wesson Model 36 becomes a nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see [[Taxi Driver#Colt Detective Special|below]]). | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also purchases a nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Smith & Wesson Model 36 becomes a nickel [[Colt Detective Special]] when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see [[Taxi Driver#Colt Detective Special|below]]). | ||
[[File:S&WModel36Nickel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:S&WModel36Nickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36, nickel plated - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:S&WChiefSpecialSquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with square butt. Note the hammer, only slightly shorter than a Model 36's normal hammer, like the revolver used in the film.]] | [[File:S&WChiefSpecialSquareButt.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with square butt. Note the hammer, only slightly shorter than a Model 36's normal hammer, like the revolver used in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Easy Andy" points out the Model 36 to Travis.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw36a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Easy Andy" points out the Model 36 to Travis.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Escort == | == Smith & Wesson Escort == | ||
Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also buys a [[Smith & Wesson Escort]] from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Sterling Arms]] pistol when Travis puts it down at the range. | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) also buys a [[Smith & Wesson Escort]] from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Sterling Arms]] pistol when Travis puts it down at the range. | ||
[[Image:S&W61EscortNickel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W61EscortNickel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 61 Escort (Factory nickel with Faux Ivory Grips) - .22 LR]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-swes1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis aims the S&W Escort as he buys it from Andy.]] | [[Image:Taxi-swes1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis aims the S&W Escort as he buys it from Andy.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Astra Constable, Smith & Wesson Escort, Smith & Wesson Model 36, and Smith & Wesson Model 29 sit in the foreground as Travis buys them.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Astra Constable, Smith & Wesson Escort, Smith & Wesson Model 36, and Smith & Wesson Model 29 sit in the foreground as Travis buys them.]] | ||
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== Astra Constable == | == Astra Constable == | ||
Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) buys an [[Astra Constable]] for $150 from "Easy Andy", who not only mistakenly refers to it as a ".380 Walther", but also claims that "during World War II, they used this gun to replace the [[Walther P38]] pistol. Just gave it out to officers" and claims it can hold eight rounds in the "clip" (meaning magazine). This is the only handgun Travis buys that he doesn't keep in any sort of holster, choosing instead to tuck it in the waistband of the small of his back. He hands it to the grocery store owner ([[Victor Argo]]) after killing the robber with it. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Walther PPK]] (most likely the actual weapon Andy was referring to) when Travis is putting it down at the range. | Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) buys an [[Astra Constable]] for $150 from "Easy Andy", who not only mistakenly refers to it as a ".380 Walther", but also claims that "during World War II, they used this gun to replace the [[Walther P38]] pistol. Just gave it out to officers" and claims it can hold eight rounds in the "clip" (meaning magazine). This is the only handgun Travis buys that he doesn't keep in any sort of holster, choosing instead to tuck it in the waistband of the small of his back. He hands it to the grocery store owner ([[Victor Argo]]) after killing the robber with it. In a continuity error, this is seen as a [[Walther PPK]] (most likely the actual weapon Andy was referring to) when Travis is putting it down at the range. | ||
[[Image:AstraConstable.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AstraConstable.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Astra Constable - .22 LR, .32 ACP, .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-astra1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Astra Constable that Travis buys.]] | [[Image:Taxi-astra1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Astra Constable that Travis buys.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-astra2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis practices aiming the Astra Constable.]] | [[Image:Taxi-astra2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis practices aiming the Astra Constable.]] | ||
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== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
One of the weapons in "Easy Andy"'s case of handguns is a [[Star_Model_B#Star_Model_B|Star Model B]]. | One of the weapons in "Easy Andy"'s case of handguns is a [[Star_Model_B#Star_Model_B|Star Model B]]. | ||
[[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm. This is a screen used Star Model B from the 1987 film [[The Untouchables (1987)]].]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Easy Andy's first case contains (from clockwise) a Star Model B, Astra Constable, nickel revolver, Luger P08, S&W Model 29, and S&W Model 36.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Easy Andy's first case contains (from clockwise) a Star Model B, Astra Constable, nickel revolver, Luger P08, S&W Model 29, and S&W Model 36.]] | ||
== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
Another weapon "Easy Andy" offers to sell is a [[Luger P08]]. | Another weapon "Easy Andy" offers to sell is a [[Luger P08]]. | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Easy Andy's first case contains (from clockwise) a Star Model B, Astra Constable, nickel revolver, Luger P08, S&W Model 29, and S&W Model 36.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Easy Andy's first case contains (from clockwise) a Star Model B, Astra Constable, nickel revolver, Luger P08, S&W Model 29, and S&W Model 36.]] | ||
== Walther P38 == | == Walther P38 == | ||
In "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns, a [[Walther P38]] is seen. | In "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns, a [[Walther P38]] is seen. | ||
[[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walther P38 is seen at the top left corner of the case that Andy shows to Travis.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walther P38 is seen at the top left corner of the case that Andy shows to Travis.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walther P38 can be seen in the case with the S&W Model 39 and four Colt revolvers.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walther P38 can be seen in the case with the S&W Model 39 and four Colt revolvers.]] | ||
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== Colt Official Police == | == Colt Official Police == | ||
Four Colt revolvers, at least two of them being [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers, are offered by "Easy Andy" in his second case of handguns. | Four Colt revolvers, at least two of them being [[Colt Official Police]] revolvers, are offered by "Easy Andy" in his second case of handguns. | ||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The four Colt revolvers sit in the case in addition to a S&W Model 39 and a Walther P38.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The four Colt revolvers sit in the case in addition to a S&W Model 39 and a Walther P38.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The four Colt revolvers in the case with the S&W Model 39 and Walther P38.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The four Colt revolvers in the case with the S&W Model 39 and Walther P38.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 39 == | ||
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] is visible in "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns. | A [[Smith & Wesson Model 39]] is visible in "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns. | ||
[[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W39-2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W Model 39 can be seen between the Walther P38 and four Colt revolvers.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W Model 39 can be seen between the Walther P38 and four Colt revolvers.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W Model 39 sits on the other side of the P38.]] | [[Image:Taxi-guns4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The S&W Model 39 sits on the other side of the P38.]] | ||
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== Walther PPK == | == Walther PPK == | ||
When Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) switches handguns at the shooting range, his [[Astra Constable]] is now a [[Walther PPK]]. | When Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) switches handguns at the shooting range, his [[Astra Constable]] is now a [[Walther PPK]]. | ||
[[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Walther-PPK.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK in 7.65x17mm Auto (.32 ACP)]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-wppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up the Sterling at the range. Note the size and Walther emblem on the grips. The Walther is only used during this overhead shot, the handgun remaining the Astra when he is shooting.]] | [[Image:Taxi-wppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up the Sterling at the range. Note the size and Walther emblem on the grips. The Walther is only used during this overhead shot, the handgun remaining the Astra when he is shooting.]] | ||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
When Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) switches his handguns at the shooting range, his nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is now an early-model nickel [[Colt Detective Special]]. | When Travis Bickle ([[Robert De Niro]]) switches his handguns at the shooting range, his nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is now an early-model nickel [[Colt Detective Special]]. | ||
[[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:ColtNickelDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special (Nickel) - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-wppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up the Sterling at the range. Note the barrel, ejector rod, and six-round cylinder of the Detective Special. The Colt is only used during this overhead shot, and remains the S&W Model 36 when he is shooting.]] | [[Image:Taxi-wppk1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up the Sterling at the range. Note the barrel, ejector rod, and six-round cylinder of the Detective Special. The Colt is only used during this overhead shot, and remains the S&W Model 36 when he is shooting.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw10s1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up his S&W Model 29 next to the detective Special.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw10s1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Travis picks up his S&W Model 29 next to the detective Special.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
A gunman ([[Nat Grant]]) attempts to rob a grocery store with a nickel plated [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] five-shot revolver, but is stopped by Travis. | A gunman ([[Nat Grant]]) attempts to rob a grocery store with a nickel plated [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] five-shot revolver, but is stopped by Travis. | ||
[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 36 'Chiefs Special' (.38 Special) (3 Inch).jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 36 'Chiefs Special' (.38 Special) (3 Inch).jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 with a 3 inch barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-swrev1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The robber holds his revolver on the owner as Travis aims his Astra Constable.]] | [[Image:Taxi-swrev1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The robber holds his revolver on the owner as Travis aims his Astra Constable.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-swrev2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The robber holds his revolver after he is shot down by Travis.]] | [[Image:Taxi-swrev2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The robber holds his revolver after he is shot down by Travis.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Iris's pimp Matthew, a.k.a. "Sport" ([[Harvey Keitel]]) fires a nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] at Travis. Some NYPD officers also carry standard Model 10s. | Iris's pimp Matthew, a.k.a. "Sport" ([[Harvey Keitel]]) fires a nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] at Travis. Some NYPD officers also carry standard Model 10s. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sport aims at Travis.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sport aims at Travis.]] | ||
[[Image:Taxi-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman enters Iris's room with his Model 10.]] | [[Image:Taxi-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A policeman enters Iris's room with his Model 10.]] | ||
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The following weapons were used in the film Taxi Driver:
Smith & Wesson Model 29
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) purchases four handguns from "Easy Andy" (Steven Prince), the illegal gun salesman. The first of which is a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with an 8 3/8" barrel, the longest factory barrel made for the S&W Model 29 during this time period. The other two stock barrel lengths at the time were the 4" barrel and the 6.5" barrel. Travis apparently gets the idea of owning a .44 Magnum from one of his passengers (portrayed by director Martin Scorsese) who claims he will use it to murder his cheating wife. Travis's Model 29 is seen often throughout the film, carried in a large shoulder holster he purchased from "Easy Andy" for $40, in addition to paying $350 for the revolver itself.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 Snub
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) also purchases a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 with a square butt, mother-of-pearl grips, a slightly cut down hammer, and a flared flat cylinder release hatch (dating it from the late 50s to early 60s) after "Easy Andy" suggests it as a more practical weapon. Travis purchases it from him for $250. A mobster in the whorehouse during the final shootout has a blued Model 36, which Travis takes from him and uses. In a continuity error, the Smith & Wesson Model 36 becomes a nickel Colt Detective Special when Travis puts it down in front of him at the range (see below).
Smith & Wesson Escort
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) also buys a Smith & Wesson Escort from "Easy Andy", who incorrectly refers to it as a "Colt .25" and sells it to him for $125. Travis attaches the Smith & Wesson Escort to a drawer slide, mounting it on his forearm and later using it during the final shootout. In a continuity error, this is seen as a Sterling Arms pistol when Travis puts it down at the range.
Astra Constable
Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) buys an Astra Constable for $150 from "Easy Andy", who not only mistakenly refers to it as a ".380 Walther", but also claims that "during World War II, they used this gun to replace the Walther P38 pistol. Just gave it out to officers" and claims it can hold eight rounds in the "clip" (meaning magazine). This is the only handgun Travis buys that he doesn't keep in any sort of holster, choosing instead to tuck it in the waistband of the small of his back. He hands it to the grocery store owner (Victor Argo) after killing the robber with it. In a continuity error, this is seen as a Walther PPK (most likely the actual weapon Andy was referring to) when Travis is putting it down at the range.
Star Model B
One of the weapons in "Easy Andy"'s case of handguns is a Star Model B.
Luger P08
Another weapon "Easy Andy" offers to sell is a Luger P08.
Walther P38
In "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns, a Walther P38 is seen.
Colt Official Police
Four Colt revolvers, at least two of them being Colt Official Police revolvers, are offered by "Easy Andy" in his second case of handguns.
Smith & Wesson Model 39
A Smith & Wesson Model 39 is visible in "Easy Andy"'s second case of handguns.
Sterling Arms pistol
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches his handguns at the shooting range his S&W Escort becomes a Sterling Arms pistol.
Walther PPK
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches handguns at the shooting range, his Astra Constable is now a Walther PPK.
Colt Detective Special
When Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) switches his handguns at the shooting range, his nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 is now an early-model nickel Colt Detective Special.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A gunman (Nat Grant) attempts to rob a grocery store with a nickel plated Smith & Wesson Model 36 five-shot revolver, but is stopped by Travis.
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Smith & Wesson Model 10
Iris's pimp Matthew, a.k.a. "Sport" (Harvey Keitel) fires a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 10 at Travis. Some NYPD officers also carry standard Model 10s.
