Raging Bull (1980)
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Raging Bull is a 1980 sports drama based on the rise and fall of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta as he strives for success while dealing with his inner demons and his violent temper. Robert De Niro stars as the middleweight champion, with Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, and Nicholas Colasanto in supporting roles.
Raging Bull
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Release Date
- December 19, 1980
- Studio(s)
- United Artists
- Distributor(s)
- United Artists
- Cast
- Robert De Niro , Theresa Saldana , Nicholas Colasanto , Joe Pesci , Cathy Moriarty
- Writers
- Mardik Martin , Paul Schrader
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Budget
- $18 million
Summary
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Raging Bull is a 1980 sports drama based on the rise and fall of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta as he strives for success while dealing with his inner demons and his violent temper. Robert De Niro stars as the middleweight champion, with Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, and Nicholas Colasanto in supporting roles.
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