On this day, December 19, 1980, Raging Bull premiered worldwide. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this gritty and powerful film stars Robert De Niro as real-life professional boxer Jake LaMotta, with Joe Pesci portraying his brother Joey.
Praised for its raw portrayal of LaMotta’s turbulent life inside and outside the ring, Raging Bull is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Robert De Niro’s transformative performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, solidifying his place as one of cinema’s greatest talents.
Did you see Raging Bull when it was released?
Praised for its raw portrayal of LaMotta’s turbulent life inside and outside the ring, Raging Bull is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Robert De Niro’s transformative performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, solidifying his place as one of cinema’s greatest talents.
Did you see Raging Bull when it was released?
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