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Taxi Driver (1976) -- A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out, attempting to save a teenage prostitute in the process.
The Walker (2007) -- Clip: Dinner with Natalie
The Walker (2007) -- MyMovies.Net - Exclusive interview with director Paul Schrader (WMV)
The Walker (2007) -- An escort (Harrelson) who caters to Washington D.C.'s society ladies becomes involved in a murder case.
The Walker (2007) -- Clip: Playing cards

Overview

Date of Birth:
22 July 1946, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Although his name is often linked to that of the 'movie brat' generation... more
Trivia:
Originally directed Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), but his final print was rejected for... more
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Up 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(105 articles)
11th Mumbai Film Festival comes to a close
 (From BollywoodHungama. 6 November 2009, 1:43 AM, PST)
11th Mumbai Film Festival comes to a close
 (From BollywoodHungama. 6 November 2009, 1:43 AM, PST)

Filmography

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  1. The Dying of the Light (details only on IMDb Pro)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Xtrme City (pre-production) (2011) (screenplay) 2011 - -
- 2. The Walker (2007) (written by) 2007 - 6.1 (2,356)
- 3. Bringing Out the Dead (1999) (screenplay) 1999 - 6.7 (28,951)
- 4. Forever Mine (1999) (written by) 1999 - 5.0 (1,071)
- 5. Affliction (1997) (screenplay) 1997 - 6.9 (6,767)
- 6. Touch (1997) (screenplay) 1997 - 5.6 (1,459)
- 7. City Hall (1996) (written by) 1996 $33.4M 6.1 (9,198)
- 8. Light Sleeper (1992) (written by) 1992 - 6.7 (1,827)
- 9. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) (screenplay) 1988 - 7.5 (19,225)
- 10. Light of Day (1987) (written by) 1987 - 4.9 (1,006)
- 11. The Mosquito Coast (1986) (screenplay) 1986 - 6.5 (9,945)
- 12. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)   (writer) 1985 - 7.9 (2,159)
AKAs:
  • Mishima (USA: short title)
- 13. Cat People (1982) (uncredited) 1982 - 5.8 (6,244)
- 14. Raging Bull (1980) (screenplay) 1980 - 8.4 (80,628)
- 15. American Gigolo (1980) (written by) 1980 - 5.9 (6,788)
- 16. Old Boyfriends (1979) (writer) 1979 - 4.1 (99)
- 17. Hardcore (1979)   (writer) 1979 - 6.6 (2,081)
AKAs:
  • The Hardcore Life (UK)
- 18. Blue Collar (1978) (written by) 1978 - 7.4 (1,838)
- 19. Rolling Thunder (1977) (original story) (screenplay) 1977 - 6.9 (1,271)
- 20. Obsession (1976) (screenplay) (story) 1976 - 6.8 (2,295)
- 21. Taxi Driver (1976) (written by) 1976 - 8.6 (137,931)
- 22. The Yakuza (1974)   (screenplay) 1974 - 7.3 (2,127)
AKAs:
  • Brotherhood of the Yakuza (UK: video title)
Director
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- 1. Xtrme City (pre-production) (2011) 2011 - -
- 2. Adam Resurrected (2008)   2008 - 6.4 (813)
AKAs:
  • Adam Ben Kelev (Israel: Hebrew title)
  • Ein Leben für ein Leben - Adam Resurrected (Germany)
- 3. The Walker (2007) 2007 - 6.1 (2,356)
- 4. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)   2005 - 5.5 (3,688)
AKAs:
  • Paul Schrader's Exorcist: The Original Prequel (USA: complete title)
- 5. Auto Focus (2002) 2002 - 6.6 (6,831)
- 6. Forever Mine (1999) 1999 - 5.0 (1,071)
- 7. Affliction (1997) 1997 - 6.9 (6,767)
- 8. Touch (1997) 1997 - 5.6 (1,459)
- 9. Witch Hunt (1994) (TV) 1994 - 5.5 (423)
- 10. Light Sleeper (1992) 1992 - 6.7 (1,827)
- 11. The Comfort of Strangers (1990)   1990 - 6.5 (1,538)
AKAs:
  • Cortesie per gli ospiti (Italy)
- 12. Patty Hearst (1988)   1988 - 6.0 (492)
AKAs:
  • Patty
- 13. Light of Day (1987) 1987 - 4.9 (1,006)
- 14. Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)   1985 - 7.9 (2,159)
AKAs:
  • Mishima (USA: short title)
- 15. Cat People (1982) 1982 - 5.8 (6,244)
- 16. American Gigolo (1980) 1980 - 5.9 (6,788)
- 17. Hardcore (1979)   1979 - 6.6 (2,081)
AKAs:
  • The Hardcore Life (UK)
- 18. Blue Collar (1978) 1978 - 7.4 (1,838)
Soundtrack
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- 1. Auto Focus (2002) (writer: "Snap!") 2002 - 6.6 (6,831)
- 2. A Civil Action (1998) (lyrics: "Hard Workin' Man" (1978)) 1998 $68.2M 6.4 (13,368)
- 3. American Gigolo (1980) ("Love and Passion") 1980 - 5.9 (6,788)
- 4. Blue Collar (1978) (lyrics: "Hard Workin Man") 1978 - 7.4 (1,838)
Producer
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- 1. Old Boyfriends (1979) (executive producer) 1979 - 4.1 (99)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. 'Obsession' Revisited (2001) (V) (special thanks) 2001 - 5.2 (12)
- 2. Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999) (V) (special thanks) 1999 - 7.0 (132)
- 3. Waiting for Guffman (1996) (special thanks: for dialogue from Raging Bull) 1996 - 7.5 (14,184)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Rules of Film Noir (2009) (TV) Himself 2009 - -
- 2. Nouvelle vague vue d'ailleurs (2009) (TV) Himself 2009 - -
- 3. Tales from the Script (2009) Himself 2009 - 9.3 (20)
- 4. Lost Forever (post-production) (2009) Himself 2009 - -
- 5. Murnau, Borzage and Fox (2008) (V) Himself 2008 - 7.2 (11)
- 6. Erika Rabau: Puck of Berlin (2008) Himself 2008 - 7.2 (13)
- 7. Influence and Appreciation: Taxi Driver (2007) (V) 2007 - 5.0 (5)
- 8. Producing 'Taxi Driver' (2007) (V) Himself - Guest 2007 - -
- 9. God's Lonely Man: Taxi Driver (2007) (V) Himself - Guest 2007 - -
- 10. The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) (TV) Himself 2006 - 5.0 (29)
- 11. Budd Boetticher: An American Original (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 7.0 (29)
- 12. Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That (2005) (TV) Interviewee 2005 - 7.1 (84)
- 13. Pickpocket: Paul Schrader Introduction (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - -
- 14. Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004) (TV) 2004 - 5.6 (7)
- 15. Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 7.4 (134)
- 16. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)   Himself (interviewee) 2003 - 6.1 (239)
AKAs:
  • Playboy Presents Sex at 24 Frames Per Second: The Ultimate Journey Through Sex in Cinema (USA: complete title)
- 17. A Decade Under the Influence (2003) Himself 2003 - 7.6 (1,028)
- 18. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) Himself 2003 - 7.5 (983)
- 19. "Festival Pass with Chris Gore" (2002) Himself 2002 - 4.3 (6)
- 20. Cat People: An Intimate Portrait by Paul Schrader (2002) (V) Himself 2002 - 5.8 (15)
- 21. "Heroes of Black Comedy" (2002) Himself 2002 - 4.4 (18)
- 22. "The Directors" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 7.6 (81)
- 23. Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999) (V) Himself - Screenwriter 1999 - 7.0 (132)
- 24. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: The Antiheroes (1998) Himself 1998 - 4.2 (54)
- 25. The Hollywood Fashion Machine (1995) (TV) Himself 1995 - 7.8 (12)
- 26. Hollywood Mavericks (1990) Himself 1990 - 7.3 (42)
- 27. "American Masters" (1983)   Himself (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 8.3 (66)
- 28. De weg naar Bresson (1984)   Himself 1984 - 8.1 (37)
AKAs:
  • The Road to Bresson (USA)
- 29. Fear - Angst (1984) (TV) Guest 1984 - -

Additional Details

Other Works:
Schrader on Schrader and Other Writings (2004) (ISBN 0-571-22176-9) more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 11 Interviews | 4 Articles more
Genres:
Documentary | Drama | Thriller | Crime more
Plot Keywords:
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