1980 · 129 min · R

Raging Bull

Name: Raging Bull
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto

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 City Miami

Setting

Urban

When

1940s 1950s 1960s

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama Biopic

Themes

Obsession Betrayal Family & Loyalty

Structure

Episodic Chapters

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

True Story

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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