Robert De Niro stars as Jake LaMotta, Joe Pesci as Joey LaMotta, and Cathy Moriarty as Vickie LaMotta in Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull.
Main cast
- Jake LaMottaRobert De NiroMain
- Joey LaMottaJoe PesciMain
- Vickie LaMottaCathy MoriartyMain
Supporting cast
- Tommy ComoNicholas ColasantoSupp
- Salvy BattsFrank VincentSupp
- Patsy / Mr. JacobsTheresa SaldanaSupp
- MarioMario GalloSupp
- FrankieFrank AdonisSupp
- Sugar Ray RobinsonJohnny BarnesSupp
Guest & voice
- Eddie EaganEddie Mustafa MuhammadGuest
- Tony JaniroFrank TophamGuest
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About this cast
Raging Bull is a 1980 biographical sports drama directed by Martin Scorsese, charting the turbulent life of middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta. The film follows his rise and fall in the ring and his destructive personal relationships, known for its raw editing and powerful performances.
FAQs
Who plays Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull?
Jake LaMotta is played by Robert De Niro in a performance that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who plays Joey LaMotta in Raging Bull?
Joey LaMotta, Jake’s brother and manager, is portrayed by Joe Pesci in his breakthrough role.
Is Raging Bull based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the life of boxer Jake LaMotta, adapted from his 1970 memoir Raging Bull: My Story.
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 also received eight BAFTA nominations and was nominated for eight Oscars in total.
Who directed Raging Bull?
Raging Bull was directed by Martin Scorsese, with screenplay by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin.
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