Raging Bull (1980)
| Title | Raging Bull |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | USA |
| Genre | Sport (Movies) |
| Collection | Martial Arts |
| Run Time | 2h 9 min |
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Raging Bull (1980), a biographical sports drama directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story by former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta. As a young and promising boxer in 1941, Jake experiences his first defeat against Jimmy Reeves, prompting his brother Joey to discuss a potential shot at the middleweight title through their Mafia connection Salvy Batts. Despite repeated offers, Jake refuses the Mafia’s assistance and remains determined to win the championship on his own terms. Later on, he meets Vickie, a fifteen-year-old girl at a local pool in their Bronx neighborhood, and begins pursuing a relationship with her despite already being married and her being underage. In 1943, Jake defeats Sugar Ray Robinson and goes on to have a rematch three weeks later.
Despite dominating Robinson during their bout, Jake was shocked when the judges ruled in favor of his opponent. Joey, who believed Robinson only won due to enlisting in the Army the following week, was equally surprised. In 1945, Jake tied the knot with Vickie. However, their marriage was far from perfect as Jake had a controlling and domineering nature towards his wife. He constantly feared that she may have feelings for other men. This jealousy became apparent when he brutally beat his next opponent, Tony Janiro, in front of Tommy Como – the local mob boss – and Vickie. While discussing the victory with journalists at the Copacabana, Joey’s attention was diverted by Vickie’s approach towards a table where Salvy and his crew were seated.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Robert De NiroJake La Motta  Cathy MoriartyVickie La Motta  Joe PesciJoey LaMotta  Theresa SaldanaLenore  Frank VincentSalvy Batts |
Raging Bull (1980), a biographical sports drama directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story by former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta. As a young and promising boxer in 1941, Jake experiences his first defeat against Jimmy Reeves, prompting his brother Joey to discuss a potential shot at the middleweight title through their Mafia connection Salvy Batts. Despite repeated offers, Jake refuses the Mafia’s assistance and remains determined to win the championship on his own terms. Later on, he meets Vickie, a fifteen-year-old girl at a local pool in their Bronx neighborhood, and begins pursuing a relationship with her despite already being married and her being underage. In 1943, Jake defeats Sugar Ray Robinson and goes on to have a rematch three weeks later.
Despite dominating Robinson during their bout, Jake was shocked when the judges ruled in favor of his opponent. Joey, who believed Robinson only won due to enlisting in the Army the following week, was equally surprised. In 1945, Jake tied the knot with Vickie. However, their marriage was far from perfect as Jake had a controlling and domineering nature towards his wife. He constantly feared that she may have feelings for other men. This jealousy became apparent when he brutally beat his next opponent, Tony Janiro, in front of Tommy Como – the local mob boss – and Vickie. While discussing the victory with journalists at the Copacabana, Joey’s attention was diverted by Vickie’s approach towards a table where Salvy and his crew were seated.
