Robert De Niro says he never expected one of his iconic films to become a classic

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRobert De Niro admitted he never expected his Oscar-nominated film Taxi Driver to become the lasting success it did, stating he never approaches a project anticipating it to be a hit. De Niro, who received his second Oscar nomination for his lead role in the 1976 Martin Scorsese drama, believes that a film's success is ultimately "out of your control." Taxi Driver garnered four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, but did not win any major awards, with screenwriter Paul Schrader suggesting its controversial nature was a factor. Schrader also revealed that Columbia Pictures was initially surprised by the film's commercial and critical success, having considered it an "outlier" without significant marketing efforts. Jodie Foster, who was 12 when she starred opposite De Niro, recounted his intense method acting during filming and how his explanation of his process helped her understand character development. In fullRobert De Niro admits to doubting that one of his most iconic movies would be a successThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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