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1980 · 129 min · R

Raging Bull

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, History

Raging Bull (1980) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in New York City and Miami during the 1940s–1960s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama and biopic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession, betrayal, and family & loyalty play out through episodic chapters.

Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Cast
Robert De NiroCathy MoriartyJoe PesciFrank VincentNicholas ColasantoTheresa SaldanaMario GalloFrank Adonis

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityMiami
Setting
Urban
When
1940s1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports DramaBiopic
Themes
ObsessionBetrayalFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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