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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 Florida during the 1940s–1960s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession, power & corruption, and betrayal run throughout.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityFlorida
Setting
Urban
When
1940s1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionPower & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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