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Raging Bull

What is raging bull?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Type American biographical sports drama film[1]
Director Martin Scorsese[1]
Star Robert De Niro[1]
Release 1980[1]
Running time 129 minutes[1]

Raging Bull is a 1980 American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro as boxer Jake LaMotta. It adapts LaMotta's 1970 memoir and chronicles his rise and fall in the middleweight division.

Context

Raging Bull is a 1980 American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta [1]. The film adapts LaMotta's 1970 memoir and chronicles his rise and fall as a middleweight boxer [1]. It premiered in New York City on November 14, 1980, and was released in U.S. theaters on December 19, 1980 [1]. The film is widely hailed as one of the greatest boxing movies ever made [2].

Documented claims

  • The film is based on Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story. [1]
  • It premiered in New York City on November 14, 1980, and was released in U.S. theaters on December 19, 1980. [1]
  • The film was shot in black and white. [1]

Related

Bull DurhamEn annan känd film med 'Bull' i titeln, som en läsare av en underhållningssida om Raging Bull kan vara intresserad av.

Questions and answers

Was Raging Bull based on a true story?

Yes, it is based on Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story [1].

Why is Raging Bull considered such a great movie?

It is widely hailed as one of the greatest boxing movies ever made [2].

What is the running time of Raging Bull?

The listed running time is 129 minutes [1].

Sources

  1. Raging Bull - Trivia — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The 'Kamikaze' Film-Making of 'Raging Bull' — cinephiliabeyond.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment