Films of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro

In 1973 early in their careers Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro collaborated for the first time. Over the next few decades they worked together on seven more movies many of which brought them both acclaim and awards. And while successful director and actor pairings have occurred throughout the history of film few have fashioned so many works of enduring value as these two artists. In little more than two decades Scorsese and De Niro produced eight features including the classics Taxi Driver Raging Bull and GoodFellas.<BR /><br>In The Films of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro Andrew J. Rausch examines the creative output of this remarkable pair from their initial offering Mean Streets to their most recent film together Casino. Rausch looks at their relationship as individual artists who worked together to create cinematic magic as well as the friendship that was forged nearly 40 years ago. Drawing upon interviews and other sources Rausch goes behind the scenes of their eight films providing insight and analysis on all their collaborations including New York New York The King of Comedy and Cape Fear. A rare glimpse into the moviemaking process of these two legends The Films of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro will appeal to both scholars and fans alike.<BR />