Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader

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An influential American screenwriter, director, and film critic, Paul Schrader is best known for his work in the New Hollywood era, particularly for writing iconic films such as 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull' for Martin Scorsese. His directorial career has spanned over six decades, with a focus on powerful narratives often centered on lonely characters grappling with moral dilemmas. Schrader's fascination with Japanese culture and aesthetics is notably reflected in his biopic 'Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters,' which explores the complex life and philosophy of the controversial Japanese writer Yukio Mishima.

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Schrader wrote the memorable screenplay for Taxi Driver.

Taxi Driver L (il 50esimo)
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-02-16
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“On every street in every city in this country, there’s a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.” That’s Paul Schrader’s tagline for Travis Bickle.

America thinks it’s a beacon for freedom. Freedom from what exactly? Reality? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-05
5.0

Paul Schrader is recognized as a collaborator of Scorsese, contributing to the documentary's narrative.

Από εδώ ο Μάρτιν και από εδώ ο κύριος Σκορσέζε
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-26
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Paul Schrader is the screenwriter for 'Taxi Driver'.

Jutarnji list - Pogledali smo 'Taxi ljubav', hrvatski film o kojem svi bruje. Nije problem što je to katolička propaganda, problem je što je
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-09-08
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Paul Schrader was a director who asked Armani to dress the main character in his film American Gigolo.

Kto bol Giorgio Armani: Volali ho kráľ oblekov
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-09-04
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Paul Schrader directed Willem Dafoe in 'Light Sleeper' in 1992.

Han går efter ekstreme roller, men i sin fritid er han bondemand
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-07-23
8.0

Paul Schrader is quoted regarding the quality of films and audiences.

Rebirth director Gareth Edwards – ‘I think I’ve got the wrong personality for this job’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-21
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Paul Schrader has been accused by his former assistant of grabbing and kissing her while they were at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

1976 film Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader accused of sexual assault - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-08
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Paul Schrader is accused of sexual harassment and assault against his former assistant.

Acusan a Paul Schrader, guionista de Taxi Driver y Toro Salvaje, por acoso y agresión sexual
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-04-08
1.0

Paul Schrader is accused of sexual assault and harassment by a 26-year-old woman.

Le scénariste de "Taxi Driver" accusé d'agression sexuelle et de harcèlement
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-04-07
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Paul Schrader is accused of sexual harassment and assault by his former assistant.

Legendaarset režisööri süüdistatakse seksuaalses ahistamises
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-04-06
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Paul Schrader is accused of sexual assault by his former assistant.

Diretor de 'Gigolô Americano' e roteirista de 'Taxi Driver' é acusado de agressão sexual por ex-assistente
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-04-06
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Paul Schrader has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant.

Film-maker Paul Schrader accused of sexually assaulting personal assistant | Paul Schrader
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
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Paul Schrader is accused of sexual assault by a former assistant who claims he retaliated against her for refusing to engage in sexual relations.

Paul Schrader acusado de assédio sexual por ex-assistente de 26 anos | MeToo
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-04-05
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Paul Schrader is the writer and director of Oh, Canada, which explores themes of guilt.

Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi and Uma Thurman star in Paul Schrader’s study of guilt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-28
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Paul Schrader is known for his work as a director and screenwriter, including the biopic about Yukio Mishima.

En el centenario de su nacimiento, llega a streaming la biopic de Yukio Mishima
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-03-16
7.0