‘New York, New York’ (1977)

In the musical that, today, is most famous for its title tune ("If I can make it there…"), De Niro and Liza Minnelli play a squabbling couple, both rising musicians in post-World War II Manhattan. Scorsese’s frequent themes are on evident display, but what’s fascinating about this flop is how, for once, his grand ambitions exceeded his grasp.