The couple made a splash in their 10th collaboration with Killers of the Flower Moon.
Critic Tim Brennan commented on Rotten Tomatoes: `Martin and the cast including Robert have created a masterpiece and delivered great performances`.
Trailer ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Trailer `Killers of the Flower Moon` – premiered on October 20.
At the age of 80, the two still spend time together.
For 50 years, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro collaborated well, creating many classic works.
In an interview with Deadline, the director said he realized Robert could become a great actor through the character Johnny.
Robert De Niro (left) and Martin Scorsese on `Goodfellas`.
They became close friends from Taxi Driver (1976) – their second film together.
On Hindustan Times, Martin said they were both interested in the topic of internal conflict and human emotions.
Robert once protected Martin’s career.
Trailer `Taxi Driver`
Trailer `Taxi Driver`.
The couple’s efforts have paid off.
Since then, the two have conquered psychological and crime works including Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), Cape Fear (1991), Casino (1995).
In recent years, the pair made a mark with The Irishman (2019) – about the real character Frank Sheeran (played by De Niro) and his time as a gangster, appearing in 10 Oscar categories.
Director (blue shirt) and 80-year-old actor in `The Irishman`.
Besides their forte films, Robert and Martin are constantly pushing the limits with new genres.
Or the black comedy series The Kings of Comedy (1982) revolves around Rupert (played by De Niro) – an energetic but incompetent comedian who is willing to do anything to become famous, only earning 2.5 million USD in
`Goodfellas` trailer
Trailer `Goodfellas`.
The couple also gives each other plenty of breaks and respects each other when they have their own direction.
Besides work, Robert helped Martin have motivation to live.
After that, Robert inspired Martin when telling the story of former boxer Jake LaMotta – whose life was similar to the director’s.
On People in 2020, Robert said: `I am very lucky to have a lasting relationship with Martin. I cannot imagine my life without him. Martin is wonderful.`
Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Photo: Wire Image
Robert De Niro was born in New York.
Martin Scorsese has suffered from asthma since childhood, so he cannot participate in physically demanding activities.