Martin Scorsese

American film director and producer

Martin Scorsese - Artists & Creatives born November 17th, 1942
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An influential film director, producer, and screenwriter, contributed significantly to cinema throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', and 'Goodfellas'. Received an Academy Award for Best Director for 'The Departed'. His filmmaking style often explores themes of crime, guilt, and redemption.

Directed 'Taxi Driver'

Directed 'Goodfellas'

Won Academy Award for 'The Departed'

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