

Casino (1995)Īn American crime epic directed by Martin Scorsese, Casino features De Niro alongside frequent collaborator Joe Pesci in a film about greed, power, and friendship. Raging Bull is a simple film with a wide range and raw emotions that will manage to keep you glued to the screen as it breaks your heart. Joe Pesci ( Goodfellas ) also stars as Jake’s brother and manager Joey. Raging Bull (1980)Įat your heart out, Rocky! Raging Bull (another Scorsese picture) stars De Niro as real-life, Italian-American middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta as he fights a never-ending battle of self-destruction and obsession, leading to a breaking point between him and his family. If you’re looking for a classic Robert De Niro flick that pushes boundaries and makes you think, Taxi Driver is the film for you. Striving to fight against local injustice (including liberating a child prostitute), Travis plunges into various acts of violence that pull him into the public eye. One of Martin Scorsese’s most notable works, and certainly the film that really thrust De Niro into the spotlight, Taxi Driver is about Travis Bickle, a veteran (and taxi driver) in New York City who is slowly losing his mind. Here is our list of Robert De Niro’s all time best screen performances you don’t want to miss. Known largely for his gangster pictures, his frequent collaborations with Martin Scorsese, and his stint in comedy ( Meet the Parents anyone?), Robert De Niro still manages to give his all when in front of the camera, and that’s why we love him. Robert De Niro is one of Hollywood’s most profitable and reliable stars who still manages to remain in the spotlight despite the height of his career having passed.
