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Raging Bull (1980)

R 129 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport  -   19 December 1980 (USA)
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An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Jake LaMotta (based on the book by), Joseph Carter (with), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro ...
Cathy Moriarty ...
Joe Pesci ...
Frank Vincent ...
Salvy
Nicholas Colasanto Nicholas Colasanto ...
Theresa Saldana Theresa Saldana ...
Mario Gallo Mario Gallo ...
Frank Adonis Frank Adonis ...
Patsy
Joseph Bono Joseph Bono ...
Guido
Frank Topham Frank Topham ...
Toppy
Lori Anne Flax Lori Anne Flax ...
Charles Scorsese Charles Scorsese ...
Charlie - Man with Como
Don Dunphy Don Dunphy ...
Himself - Radio Announcer for Dauthuille Fight
Bill Hanrahan Bill Hanrahan ...
Eddie Eagan
Rita Bennett Rita Bennett ...
Emma - Miss 48's
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Storyline

When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Jealousy | Boxing | Paranoia | Rage | Boxer  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Toro salvaje See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$128,590 (USA) (16 November 1980) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$23,383,987 (USA) (17 February 2005)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Jake (Robert De Niro) asks Joey (Joe Pesci) "Did you fuck my wife?". Director Martin Scorsese didn't think that Pesci's reaction was strong enough, so he asked De Niro to say "Did you fuck your mother?". Scorsese also did not tell Pesci that the script called for him to be attacked. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Jake follows his brother into the parking garage, hip-hop-style graffiti is visible outside it. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Jake La Motta: I remember those cheers / They still ring in my ears / After years, they remain in my thoughts. / Go to one night / I took off my robe, and what'd I do? I forgot to wear shorts. / I recall every fall / Every hook, every jab / The worst way a guy can get rid of his flab. / As you know, my life wasn't drab. / Though I'd much...
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Connections

Referenced in Strays (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"Do I Worry"
(1940)
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Worth (uncredited) and Stanley Cowan (uncredited)
Performed by The Ink Spots
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc. See more »