Was 'Joker' partially influenced by this movie?

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2020)

After watching this masterpiece, just this question arisen in my mind. Many things are seemed alike. This movie was hit, not blockbuster and not critically appreciated as Joker is. But this content is unique in it's time. Sometimes it seemed slow, but this film gave variations of feelings- anger, love, affection, revenge, justice and so on. There was a letter, written by a woman, that was emotionally spectacular. Classic lines. Such a good movie!