On Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro's 77th birthday, here's looking back at his epic movie scenes
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro turned 77-year-old today. De Niro, through the years has become a legend in American actor history. He can perform an emotional and a heartless scene in an effortless manner, making him one of the most loved actors of a ll time.
Remember a young Robert De Niro dreaming about changing the city and going through all means to do that, in the movie 'Taxi Driver'? The mirror scene from the movie, or simply his finger performing in the climax scene of the film, was enough for people to know he was talented enough.
With movies like 'Raging Bull', 'Goodfellas', 'Casino', among others, Robert De Niro went on to leave a mark with his impeccable acting skills, which are yet to be matched.
Here's looking back at few of the scenes:
1. You talking to me? - 'Taxi Driver'
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Robert De Niro rehearsed a scene within the movie 'Taxi Driver'. This scene was an interrogation scene, where De Niro looks into the mirror and imagining an interrogation scene, questions 'You Talking To Me?' The various expressions within two minutes is a lesson for every actor out there.
2. 'Goodfellas' bromance
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Whether keeping a keen eye for his target in the bar scene or showing emotions when Tommy gets whacked, Robert De Niro as Jimmy is a boss.
3. The 'I Take No Shit' attitude in 'Casino'
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'Casino' is one film where Robert De Niro did not get his own hands dirty with blood, because he had others do them. His wish was literally everybody's command, for example, when he got a cowboy, also a friend of his friend (played by Joe Pesci) removed from his 'Casino'.
4. Classy yet deadly - 'The Godfather Part 2'
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Robert De Niro's scene where he hunts down a man in 'The Godfather Part 2' would sound ordinary, but the setup of the film along with his portrayal of the deadly character, make it extraordinary.
5. When Robert De Niro cried for real - 'Silver Linings Playbook'
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While Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence stole most of the thunder in 'Silver Linings Playbook', a scene featuring Robert De Niro's candid chat with his son (played by Cooper) was one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the film, mainly because the tears, and as confessed by De Niro, the emotions were real.
6. Defining the term 'Raging Bull' to perfection
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Being kept hostage, Robert De Niro boxes the walls during a scene in 'Raging Bull'. Shot in monochrome, the clip is sure to take your breath away.
(All images are movie stills)
