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Taxi Driver (1976)
1976

Now as you make your way towards the Empire State Building at 765 8th Ave, Robert De Niro's character, Travis Bickle, is seen walking through this very street on the movie poster. confronting the harsh realities of urban life in the 1976 film "Taxi Driver." This gritty location encapsulates the darker side of the city that never sleeps.

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Ever wondered how many movies you've watched that were filmed on the very streets you walk every day? Or perhaps you've passed by a seemingly ordinary corner, completely unaware that it's a star in its own right? Get ready to lift the curtain on New York City's most cinematic secrets! Inspired by ***You Are Here***, a 16-screen immersive film featured in our centennial exhibition ***This Is New York***, our latest walking tour takes you beyond the museum walls and plunges you into the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Unearth the real-life settings of 14 iconic film scenes, unlock their hidden stories, and see the city through a lens you never knew existed. This isn't just a tour; it's your backstage pass to New York City's captivating cinematic universe.