Raging Bull
1980
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Synopsis
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.
Raging Bull (1980) is a 2h 9min drama feature film by Martin Scorsese. The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outs... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Theresa Saldana, Mario Gallo, Frank Adonis
Original language
English
First release
November 14, 1980 (Canada)
Production companies
United Artists
Based on
Raging Bull: My Story
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Miami metropolitan area, New York City, Michigan, Miami
Filming locations
New York City, Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Mardik Martin, Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Robert De Niro
Producer
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Editing
Thelma Schoonmaker
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- BAFTA Awards 1982 generic
- Academy Awards 1981 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1981 generic
- National Board of Review 1980 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | November 14, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 14, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 14, 1980 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 14, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 1, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 7, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 12, 1981 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 19, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 26, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 6, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 6, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 12, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 19, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 19, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 20, 1981 |
| Theatrical | France | March 25, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 9, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Czechoslovakia | September 1, 1988 |
| Streaming | South Korea | September 26, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 15, 2004 |
| Television | Netherlands | April 22, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 3, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 6, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 6, 2017 |
| Streaming | France | January 1, 2026 |
| Television | France | September 27, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Denmark | November 14, 1980 |
| Home video | Mexico | November 14, 1980 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 24, 2007 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 18, 2009 |
| Home video | Germany | September 3, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Cast | Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty (Vickie LaMotta), Joe Pesci (Joey LaMotta), Frank Vincent (Salvy Batts), Nicholas Colasanto (Tommy Como), Theresa Saldana (Lenore), Mario Gallo (Mario), Frank Adonis (Patsy), Joseph Bono (Guido), Frank Topham (Toppy), Lori Anne Flax (Irma), Charles Scorsese (Charlie - Man with Como), Don Dunphy (Radio Announcer), Bill Hanrahan (Eddie Eagan), Rita Bennett (Emma - Miss 48's), James V. Christy (Dr. Pinto), Bernie Allen (Comedian), Floyd Anderson (Jimmy Reeves (Reeves Fight)), Gene LeBell (Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)), Harold Valan (Referee (Reeves Fight)), Victor Magnotta (Fighting Soldier (Reeves Fight)), Johnny Barnes (Sugar Ray Robinson (First Robinson Fight)), John Thomas (Trainer (First Robinson Fight)), Kenny Davis (Referee (First Robinson Fight)), Paul Carmello (Ring Announcer (First Robinson Fight)), Jimmy Lennon Sr. (Ring Announcer (Second Robinson Fight / Dauthuille Fight)), Bobby Rings (Referee (Second Robinson Fight)), Kevin Mahon (Tony Janiro (Janiro Fight)), Marty Denkin (Referee (Janiro Fight)), Shay Duffin (Ring Announcer (Janiro Fight)), Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (Billy Fox (Fox Fight)), Dick Whittington (Ring Announcer (Fox Fight)), Jack Lotz (Referee (Fox Fight)), Kevin Breslin (Heckler (Fox Fight)), Louis Raftis (Marcel Cerdan (Cerdan Fight)), Frank Shain (Ring Announcer (Cerdan Fight)), Coley Wallace (Joe Louis (Cerdan Fight)), Fritzie Higgins (Woman with Vickie (Cerdan Fight)), George Latka (Referee (Cerdan Fight)), Fred Dennis (Cornerman #1 (Cerdan Fight)), Robert B. Loring (Cornerman #2 (Cerdan Fight)), Johnny Turner (Laurent Dauthuille (Dauthuille Fight)), Vern De Paul (Dauthuille's Trainer (Dauthuille Fight)), Chuck Hassett (Referee (Dauthuille Fight)), Ken Richards (Reporter at Phone Booth (Dauthuille Fight)), Peter Fain (Dauthuille Corner Man (Dauthuille Fight)), Billy Varga (Ring Announcer (Third Robinson Fight)), Harvey Parry (Referee (Third Robinson Fight)), Ted Husing (Ted Husing - TV Announcer (voice) (Third Robinson Fight)), Michael Badalucco (Soda Fountain Clerk), Thomas Beansy Lobasso (Beansy), Paul Forrest (Monsignor), Peter Petrella (Johnny), Sal Serafino Tomassetti (Webster Hall Bouncer), Geraldine Smith (Janet), Mardik Martin (Copa Waiter), Maryjane Lauria (Girl #1), Linda Artuso (Girl #2), Peter Savage (Jackie Curtie), Daniel P. Conte (Detroit Promoter), Joe Malanga (Bodyguard), Sabine Turco Jr. (Bouncer at Copa), Steve Orlando (Bouncer at Copa), Silvio García Jr. (Bouncer at Copa), John Arceri (Maitre 'D), Joseph A. Morale (Man at Table #1), James Dimodica (Man at Table #2), Robert Uricola (Man Outside Cab), Andrea Orlando (Woman in Cab), Allan Malamud (Reporter at Jake's House), D.J. Blair (State Attorney Bronson), Laura James (Mrs. Bronson), Richard McMurray (J.R.), Mary Albee (Underage I.D. Girl), Lisa Katz (Woman with I.D. Girl), Candy Moore (Linda), Richard A. Berk (Musician #1), Theodore Saunders (Musician #2), Noah Young (Musician #3), Nick Trisko (Bartender Carlo), Lou Tiano (Ricky), Bob Evan Collins (Arresting Deputy #1), Wally K. Berns (Arresting Deputy #2), Allen Joseph (Jeweler), Bob Aaron (Prison Guard #1), Glenn Leigh Marshall (Prison Guard #2), Martin Scorsese (Barbizon Stagehand), Vincent Barbi (New Yorker (uncredited)), Joseph Bergmann (Sailor at Ballroom (uncredited)), Scott Crawford (Photographer (uncredited)), Dennis Crosswhite (Reporter (uncredited)), Robert Dahdah (Restaurant Doorman (uncredited)), Vincent Di Paolo (Police Officer (uncredited)), Bruno DiGiorgi (Soda Fountain Clerk (uncredited)), Marty Farrell (Heckler in Bar (uncredited)), R. Michael Givens (Photographer (uncredited)), Charles Guardino (New Yorker (uncredited)), Bob Harks (Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)), Chuck Hicks (Cornerman (uncredited)), Michael Charles Hill (Boxing Fan (uncredited)), Walt La Rue (Cornerman (uncredited)), Angelo Lamonea (Cornerman (uncredited)), David LeBell (Mall Patron (uncredited)), Tony Lip (Nightclub Patron (uncredited)), Bill Mazer (Reporter (uncredited)), Thomas Murphy (J.R.'s Friend (uncredited)), Gil Perkins (Cornerman (uncredited)), Jerry Schram (Party Dancer (uncredited)), Glenn Stanton (Bar Hand (uncredited)), John Turturro (Man at Webster Hall Table (uncredited)), McKenzie Westmore (Jake's Daughter (uncredited)), Juergen J. Straub (Ringside Boxing Pundit (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Mardik Martin, Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Robert De Niro |
| Producer | Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff |
| Cinematography | Michael Chapman |
| Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Production design | Gene Rudolf |
| Costumes | Marilyn Putnam, Richard Bruno |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
