Raging Bull is a 1980 drama movie starring Robert De Niro. With Cathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci. It’s directed by Martin Scorsese.
One of the best biopics in the History of Films.
Plot
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.
Awards
2 Academy Awards: Best Actor (De Niro), Editing. 8 Nominations
Golden Globes: Best Actor – Drama (Robert De Niro). 7 Nominations
Director
Martin Charles Scorsese (born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. One of the major figures of the New Hollywood era, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential directors in film history. Scorsese’s body of work explores themes such as Italian-American identity, Catholic concepts of guilt and redemption, faith, machismo, nihilism, crime and sectarianism. Many of his films are known for their depiction of violence and the liberal use of profanity. Scorsese has also dedicated his life to film preservation and film restoration by founding the nonprofit organization The Film Foundation in 1990, as well as the World Cinema Foundation in 2007 and the African Film Heritage Project in 2017.
Cast
Robert De Niro / Jake LaMotta | Joe Pesci / Joey |
Cathy Moriarty / Vickie | Frank Vincent / Salvy Batts |
Nicholas Colasanto
Theresa Saldana
Mario Gallo
John Turturro
Lori Anne Flax
Joseph Bono