What does Travis Bickle's changed hairstyle represent in Taxi Driver?
Travis (DeNiro) changed his hairstyle to Mohawk near the end of Taxi Driver. I guess he changed his hairstyle to avoid the secret service agent (the one he ridiculed before), or was there some other reason to? And why did he choose Mohawk? Was there any specific reason behind it?
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During World War II, many American GIs, notably paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division wore mohawks to intimidate their enemies. It was also occasionally worn by American troops during the Vietnam War & Travis was Vietnam war veteran.
So he was preparing for his war with all his exercises, drill, hairstyle, etc.
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Why did Travis shave his head in Taxi Driver?
An actor friend of Scorsese's, Victor Magnota, actually suggested the Mohawk cut for Travis, based on the way certain soldiers in Vietnam cut their hair sometimes, when they were planning on going into crazy commando situations. This is equally appropriate since Travis is a Vietnam vet.What haircut does Travis Bickle have?
Travis Bickle is the name of the character played by Robert de Niro in the film Taxi Driver (1976).What type of haircut does Travis have in the final scene from Taxi Driver?
But, surprisingly, he did not actually shave his head for the final scene in which Travis sports a Mohawk haircut.Why did Taxi Driver get a Mohawk?
When Bickle decides to assassinate Senator Palantine, he cuts his hair into a mohawk. This detail was suggested by actor Victor Magnotta, a friend of Scorsese, who had a small role as a Secret Service agent and who had served in Vietnam.Analyzing Evil: Travis Bickle From Taxi Driver
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