# Raging Bull

> 1980 film directed by Martin Scorsese

**Wikidata**: [Q220780](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q220780)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Bull)  
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## Summary

Raging Bull is a film associated with the New Hollywood movement. The movie received the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Academy Award for Best Film Editing[1]. It was also named one of the Top Ten Films by the National Board of Review[1].

## Summary
Raging Bull is a 1980 biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, critically acclaimed for its intense portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, renowned for its cinematography, editing, and performances. The film earned several Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars, including Best Actor for Robert De Niro and Best Film Editing.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date**: November 19, 1980 (limited), February 18, 1981 (wide)
- **Director**: Martin Scorsese
- **Country of Origin**: United States
- **Production Company**: United Artists
- **Screenplay**: Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin
- **Based on**: Jake LaMotta’s memoir *Raging Bull: My Story*
- **Starring**: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty
- **Cinematography**: Michael Chapman
- **Music**: Robbie Robertson
- **Runtime**: 124 minutes
- **Aspect Ratio**: 1.85:1
- **Budget**: $18 million
- **Box Office**: $23.4 million
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Actor (Robert De Niro), Academy Award for Best Film Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker)
- **Preservation**: Selected for preservation in the National Film Registry (1990)
- **Ratings**: 8.8/10 (IMDb), 92% (Rotten Tomatoes), 90/100 (Metacritic)
- **Genre**: Biographical film, sports film, drama film
- **Wikidata ID**: Q11424
- **IMDb ID**: tt0081398
- **Wikipedia Sitelinks**: 57 language editions

## FAQs
**Who directed Raging Bull and who starred in it?**  
Raging Bull was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta, with Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty in supporting roles.

**What awards did Raging Bull win?**  
The film won two Academy Awards: Best Actor for Robert De Niro and Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci), and Best Original Screenplay.

**Why is Raging Bull considered historically significant?**  
It was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1990, deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Its innovative cinematography and editing techniques influenced filmmaking practices.

**How was Raging Bull received commercially and critically?**  
Despite initial mixed reactions, the film gained widespread critical acclaim over time. It holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is ranked among the greatest films in polls like *Sight & Sound*.

**What is the film based on?**  
The screenplay adapts Jake LaMotta’s 1970 memoir *Raging Bull: My Story*, focusing on his boxing career and turbulent personal life.

## Why It Matters
Raging Bull revolutionized cinema through its visceral storytelling, stark black-and-white cinematography, and experimental editing. It redefined the biographical sports drama genre, offering a raw exploration of masculinity and self-destruction. The film’s influence extends to filmmaking techniques, with its use of slow motion and voiceover narration becoming a benchmark for sports films. Its preservation in the National Film Registry underscores its cultural importance, and its critical reevaluation over time highlights its enduring artistic value. Raging Bull also solidified the collaborative legacy of Scorsese and De Niro, shaping American cinema’s trajectory.

## Notable For
- **Academy Awards**: Won Best Actor and Best Film Editing; nominated for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor, and Original Screenplay.
- **Cultural Preservation**: Added to the National Film Registry in 1990.
- **Technical Innovation**: Pioneered cinematic techniques like rapid editing and stark lighting to convey psychological intensity.
- **Collaborative Milestone**: A landmark in the Scorsese-De Niro partnership, influencing their future projects.
- **Genre Redefinition**: Elevated the biographical sports drama through unromanticized storytelling.
- **Critical Legacy**: Consistently ranked among the greatest films in international polls and retrospectives.

## Body

### Production and Release
- **Development**: Screenwriters Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin adapted Jake LaMotta’s memoir, focusing on his self-destructive tendencies.
- **Filming**: Shot in black-and-white over 68 days, with De Niro undergoing extreme physical transformations to portray LaMotta’s weight gain.
- **Release**: Premiered in limited release on November 19, 1980, expanding wide on February 18, 1981. Initially polarizing audiences, it grossed $23.4 million against an $18 million budget.

### Critical and Cultural Impact
- **Awards and Recognition**: Earned eight Academy Award nominations, winning two. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1990.
- **Legacy**: Ranked #1 in *Entertainment Weekly*’s "New Hollywood" list and #5 in *Sight & Sound*’s 2012 directors’ poll. Influenced films like *The Wrestler* (2008) and *Creed* (2015).
- **Technical Achievements**: Cinematographer Michael Chapman’s use of shadows and contrast emphasized LaMotta’s inner turmoil. Editor Thelma Schoonmaker’s rhythmic cuts during fight scenes redefined action sequences.

### Cast and Crew
- **Director**: Martin Scorsese, known for *Taxi Driver* (1976) and *Goodfellas* (1990).
- **Lead Actor**: Robert De Niro, who won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta.
- **Supporting Cast**: Joe Pesci as Joey LaMotta and Cathy Moriarty as Vickie LaMotta.
- **Crew**: Screenplay by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin; music supervised by Robbie Robertson.

### Related Entities
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Film Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker), National Board of Review: Top Ten Films (1980).
- **Organizations**: United Artists (production/distribution), Library of Congress (National Film Registry).
- **Genres**: Biographical film, sports film, drama film, neo-noir.

### Technical Specifications
- **Runtime**: 124 minutes (2 hours 4 minutes).
- **Aspect Ratio**: 1.85:1.
- **Film Stock**: Kodak Eastman 100T 5243 (interiors), 5293 (exteriors).
- **Sound Mix**: Mono (original release), Dolby Digital (restoration).

### Preservation and Restoration
- **National Film Registry**: Selected in 1990 for cultural significance.
- **Restoration**: A 4K restoration premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, supervised by Scorsese and Schrader.

### Box Office and Ratings
- **Budget**: $18 million.
- **Box Office**: $23.4 million (worldwide).
- **Ratings**: 8.8/10 (IMDb), 92% (Rotten Tomatoes), 90/100 (Metacritic).

### Historical Context
- **New Hollywood Era**: Emblematic of 1970s-80s American cinema’s focus on gritty realism.
- **Scorsese’s Career**: Revived Scorsese’s reputation after the commercial failure of *New York, New York* (1977).
- **De Niro’s Preparation**: De Niro trained with LaMotta for boxing scenes and gained 60 pounds for later scenes.

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