On that front, Scorsese delivered an elevated exploitation film that hinted at what his talents were capable of.

The Last Waltzis a film chronicling reunions, farewells, and the celebration of the unifying power of music.

Martin Scorseses iconic concert documentary captures the farewell performance of The Band at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom.

An image of Martin Scorsese in between stills from Mean Streets and Taxi Driver.

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It would also be Burstyn who would pick Scorsese to direct afterFrancis Ford Coppolarecommended him for the job.

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Charles Scorsese and Catherine Scorsese sit on a couch in Italianamerican.

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Barbara Hershey on a train in Boxcar Bertha.

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Robert De Niro as Jimmy playing the sax while Liza Minnelli as Francine sings in New York, New York.

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Set just after World War II, the film tracks the volatile romance between a jazz saxophonist and an aspiring singer. As they navigate the ups and downs of their careers in the bustling music scene of New York City, their personal ambitions and conflicts reflect the rhythm and mood of the era.

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Members of The Band performing live in The Last Waltz.

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Martin Scorsese’s iconic concert documentary captures the farewell performance of The Band at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Featuring legendary guest performances from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young, the film blends electrifying live music with candid interviews, chronicling the end of an era in rock history.

Ellen Burstyn as Alice smiles behind the counter of a small diner in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

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Charlie and Tony lean against a bar and smile in Mean Streets.

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The poster for Taxi Driver

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.

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