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Raging Bull

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, Sport), release year 1980, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Raging Bull

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, Sport), release year 1980, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1980
  • Released 19 Dec 1980
  • Runtime 129 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 407,608 votes
  • Metascore 90/100
  • Genres Biography, Drama, Sport
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci

Direction and writing

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Written by: Jake LaMotta, Joseph Carter, Peter Savage

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Oscars. 24 wins & 28 nominations total

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