description Raging Bull Overview
Raging Bull portrays the life of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta, depicted by Robert De Niro. The biographical drama explores LaMotta’s volatile personality marked by rage and jealousy, alongside a supporting cast including Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty. Martin Scorsese directed this film based on LaMotta's memoir.
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info Raging Bull Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1980 |
help Raging Bull FAQ
Who does Robert De Niro play in Raging Bull?
Robert De Niro plays Jake LaMotta, the real Bronx middleweight boxer. De Niro won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the role.
Who directed Raging Bull?
Martin Scorsese directed Raging Bull, which was released in 1980. The film was shot in black and white by cinematographer Michael Chapman.
Why did De Niro gain weight for Raging Bull?
De Niro gained significant weight to portray LaMotta in his later post-boxing years. The physical transformation became one of the most discussed examples of method-style screen acting.
Who plays Joey LaMotta in Raging Bull?
Joe Pesci plays Joey LaMotta, Jake's brother and manager. Cathy Moriarty plays Vickie LaMotta, Jake's second wife.
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