Robert De Niro is the idol of most viewers, a real role model among actors. The actor spent several decades acting in films. And we simply cannot fail to remember his best roles and images in honor of the celebration. This interesting person and talented actor owes our attention.
Casino (1995)
Film directed by Martin Scorsese, in which De Niro plays an indifferent, but at the same time wise casino player. By order of the mafia, he controls the functionality of the gambling business, maintains a constant flow of money. It would seem that he is serious and reasonable, but gives slack to his emotions, falls in love with the girl Ginger (Sharon Stone), who cannot cut off her ties with the former. The hero De Niro has a childhood friend who was previously full of respect and love for him, and now he must watch him, inform all the mafiosi. By the end, there is more and more violence and blood. This film has received recognition from a fairly large number of people, because it has an interesting storyline, it makes you think a lot.
Joy (2015) and My boyfriend is a psycho (2012)
Two films in one place, so they have similar directorial production and cast. De Niro in both films acts as a secondary hero – a caring father who is prone to getting into uncomfortable situations. It is very interesting to watch such a contrast, because in Scorsese’s films he acts as a completely opposite hero. However, this once again confirms the great talent of De Niro.
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
The actor plays the gangster Noodles – a native of the very bottom of the poor areas of New York. The film develops a story of friendship, loyalty and love, betrayal and deceit. The protagonist, together with friends, builds a criminal empire, but with time and success, the heroes reassess their values. This story is interesting to watch. The actors played their roles just great.
1900 (1976)
A film about the life of two Italians of different origins – the son of a landowner and the son of a laborer. Despite the different classes of society, a strong friendship unfolds between Italians. Friends go through the war, other cataclysms of the history of Italy in the 20th century. Trials make them stronger. Sometimes you want to give up, but you want to achieve the goal by all means.
Jackie Brown (1997)
An interesting comedy by Quentin Tarantino, in which De Niro plays a shy and funny former cellmate of a successful arms dealer. The plot unfolds a scam associated with the transportation of a large amount of money, deception of law enforcement services.
Frankenstein (1994)
Not the brightest role of De Niro, but very dramatic. The actor plays Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who created the monster called Creation or Creature. Although viewers often confuse and call the Monster himself Frankenstein. This work certainly deserves our attention.
This Guy’s Life (1993)
De Niro plays the role of initially reliable stepfather for a young guy (DiCaprio). Everything is going well, but over time, the man begins to show his tough and quick-tempered character, turns out to be not what he seemed before. Either way, De Niro’s character becomes an important part of the young guy’s life. They have to go through many trials.
Goodfellas (1990)
Another gangster film by Martin Scorsese, in which De Niro plays the older friend of a guy who dreams of becoming a real gangster. The hero tells young people how to become a real mafia, teaches them not to cooperate with the police and be careful, because the life of a bandit is bright and eventful, but tends to end quickly. On his way, he has seen a lot, so he teaches others not to make deplorable mistakes.
Wag the Dog (1997)
Tragic film, though it has a lot of humor. De Niro plays a social manipulation consultant. In the story, the whole country begins to think about what is not really happening. This can only be achieved without the help of the media.
Angel Heart (1987)
The plot of the film is a mixture of detective and mysticism. We have never seen De Niro in this role before. He plays the strange and mysterious Louis, who hires a private detective to find a missing person. As events unfold, the number of deaths increases, as does the number of sorcerers and voodoo rituals.
The Heat (1995)
The film, in the plot of which a brutal battle unfolds between a policeman investigating murders and a bank robber. For the second, killing is just a way to achieve the goal. As a result, there can only be one winner. At the time, this film made an impression on a lot of people.
Mission (1986)
A historical film about a mercenary who kills his own brother out of jealousy. After that, he blames himself. In search of a way to atone for guilt, he enters the mission of the Jesuits.
Untouchables (1987)
In this film, De Niro plays the most brutal gangster – Al Capone. The plot takes place during the Great Depression and Prohibition. At this time, the mafia gains maximum power. Cold and cruel Capone is a real threat to the authorities.
Taxi Driver (1976)
In the film, De Niro plays ex-military Travis Bickle, who works as a New York taxi driver at night. The hero suffers from loneliness, cannot make friends, meet a beautiful girl. In the end, this leads to the fact that he becomes a real sociopath, preparing an entire imaginary mission with an attempted murder.
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
The film is based on real events. A Wall Street financier built one of the largest financial companies, which in fact becomes a huge financial pyramid. Dozens of businesses are suffering multi-billion dollar losses. And the financier Bernard Madoff himself loses everything – the company, family, friends, partners and clients. He has to go through many trials to return to a normal life.
Deer Hunter (1978)
A very heavy war film that made De Niro a model and a benchmark in the acting industry. The actor’s performance in this picture has become a cult – you will not see so many natural and natural emotions anywhere. This movie takes over. You empathize with the hero from beginning to end.
Awakening (1990)
A very tragic film based on real events in which De Niro plays a seriously ill patient. According to the plot, a serious illness first recedes and gives great hope for recovery, and then returns again. Doctors fight to the last for the patient’s life.
The Godfather 2 (1974)
Continuation of the cult film, in which Robert De Niro plays the still modest, but reasonable son of the same godfather – Vito Corleon. According to the plot, he only has to climb to the top of the career of a real mafia.
Cape Fear (1991)
A very tense thriller in which the actor plays an ex-convict who has been released. His main goal is revenge on a lawyer who could have reduced the sentence of the criminal, but did not do this because of justice and sympathy for the victim.
Raging Bull (1980)
Magnificent sports drama by Martin Scorsese, for filming in which the actor needed to significantly gain weight. He successfully coped with this task, captivated the audience and film critics. In the film, De Niro plays a successful boxer for whom boxing is more than life. He thinks only of himself, even in marriage he allows himself to use force against his young wife.
As you can see, Robert De Niro has quite a few roles that deserve attention. His films are really interesting. They leave few people indifferent.