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Raging Bull

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  • 2h 9m
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Robert De Niro in Raging Bull (1980)
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The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
357K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,500
13
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Jake LaMotta(based on the book by)
    • Joseph Carter(with)
    • Peter Savage(with)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Cathy Moriarty
    • Joe Pesci
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Jake LaMotta(based on the book by)
    • Joseph Carter(with)
    • Peter Savage(with)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Cathy Moriarty
    • Joe Pesci
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 665User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #157
    • Won 2 Oscars

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    Martin Scorsese in Raging Bull (1980)
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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Jake La Motta
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Vickie La Motta
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Joey
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Salvy
    Nicholas Colasanto
    Nicholas Colasanto
    • Tommy Como
    Theresa Saldana
    Theresa Saldana
    • Lenore
    Mario Gallo
    Mario Gallo
    • Mario
    Frank Adonis
    Frank Adonis
    • Patsy
    Joseph Bono
    • Guido
    Frank Topham
    • Toppy
    Lori Anne Flax
    Lori Anne Flax
    • Irma
    Charles Scorsese
    Charles Scorsese
    • Charlie - Man with Como
    Don Dunphy
    • Self - Radio Announcer for Dauthuille Fight
    Bill Hanrahan
    • Eddie Eagan
    Rita Bennett
    • Emma - Miss 48's
    James V. Christy
    • Dr. Pinto
    Bernie Allen
    Bernie Allen
    • Comedian
    Floyd Anderson
    • Jimmy Reeves - Reeves Fight
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Jake LaMotta(based on the book by)
      • Joseph Carter(with)
      • Peter Savage(with)
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    • Trivia
      When the real Jake LaMotta saw the movie, he said it made him break down in tears and realize for the first time what a terrible person he had been. He asked the real Vicki LaMotta "Was I really like that?". Vicki replied "You were worse."
    • Goofs
      When Jake follows Joey into the parking garage, hip-hop-style graffiti is visible outside it.
    • 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... Though I'd rather hear you cheer / When you delve... Though I'd rather hear you cheer / When I delve into Shakespeare / "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse", I haven't had a winner in six months.

      [he lights a cigar]

      Jake La Motta: Though I'm no Olivier / I would much rather... And though I'm no Olivier / If he fought Sugar Ray / He would say / That the thing ain't the ring, it's the play. / So give me a... stage / Where this bull here can rage / And though I could fight / I'd much rather recite /... that's entertainment.

    • Crazy credits
      The film is in black and white, but during the opening credits, the title is in red letters.
    • Alternate versions
      CBS edited 8 minutes from this film for its 1986 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited into Repeat Photography and the Albedo Effect (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo
      Music by Pietro Mascagni

      Performed by Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna (as Orchestra of Bologna Municop Thetra)

      Conducted by Arturo Basile

      Courtesy of RCA, S.P.A.

    User reviews665

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    7/10
    Not My Favorite Scorsese
    An emotionally self-destructive boxer (Robert DeNiro) and his journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.

    I do not want to be the one to say bad things about this film, because it is not a bad film. But most of it just did not resonate with me. The story is good, the acting is good, I love the use of the black and white cinematography at a time when color was far more dominant. But I cannot say this is one of the greatest movies ever made.

    IMDb, AFI, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN and everyone else has this ranked so near the top of their list (IMDB actually only puts it in the top 100, which seems more fair). I am lost... it is a great movie, yes, but one of the greatest? No, it just is not true. DeNiro has done better, Pesci has done better, Scorsese has done better...
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    • gavin6942
    • Sep 21, 2012

    FAQ3

    • What happened to Jake's first wife? I don't seem to remember this being addressed in the film.
    • Why is this film in B&W?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1980 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 9 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Dolby Stereo

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