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  • Actors: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto
  • Directors: Martin Scorsese
  • Writers: Jake LaMotta, Joseph Carter, Mardik Martin, Paul Schrader, Peter Savage
  • Producers: Hal W. Polaire, Irwin Winkler
  • Format: Black & White, Colour, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Nov 2000
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CXAC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,314 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The high-point in the long fruitful partnership of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, and widely reckoned one of the finest films of the 1980s, Raging Bull still looks like a contender. Based on the ghosted autobiography of 1940s boxing champion Jake La Motta, it's the most searing, intense and often painful to watch of Scorsese's explorations into the nature of masculinity and macho values. The rise of La Motta, the taut, cocky young fighting machine from the Bronx, is bookended by the scenes in which, as a paunchy, bloated has-been 20 years later, he's reduced to acting out self-pitying monologues in a tawdry Manhattan nightclub. The film is shot in crystalline black-and-white, masterfully framed and lit by Michael Chapman, partly as passionate movie-buff Scorsese's response to the way in which classic colour films were at this time being allowed to deteriorate into pinky-mauve travesties of their original rich tones.

Making their starring debuts, Joe Pesci as La Motta's long-suffering brother and manager, and Cathy Moriarty as his delicate-featured, abused child-wife, both grab their opportunities with both hands. But the film's dominated from the outset by De Niro's tour de force performance as the brutal, hair-triggered La Motta, viciously lashing out at the world in self-destructive fury. De Niro, who had first suggested the project to Scorsese back in 1973, threw himself into the role with near-demented dedication, submitting to a full year's punishing training programme to gain a boxer's physique and fighting skills--then taking two months off in Europe to stuff himself relentlessly till he had gained 60 lbs to play the slobbish, washed-up ex-champ. It's a performance of scary believability that makes you realise how casually, these days, the actor is coasting through his later career. Raging Bull was nominated for eight Oscars and picked up two, one for De Niro, and one for Thelma Schoonmaker's editing.

On the DVD: not much, just the original trailer, and a brief promo for some of MGM's other DVD releases. There's some useful production info in the printed booklet enclosed in the box, but couldn't they have got Marty to say a few words? The images look stunning in their original widescreen (1.85:1) ratio, but neither the Dolby Digital sound nor the print seems to have been remastered. Such a major re-release deserved a little more effort. --Philip Kemp

Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English\Mono German Spanish French Italian
Dolby Digital Surround
Mono
Booklet Revealing An Insight Into The Making Of The Film
Chapter Search
Original Theatrical Trailer
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Italian\Norwegian\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish


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5.0 out of 5 stars De Niro at his Best, 9 Sep 2003
This review is from: Raging Bull - 20th Anniversary Edition - 2 Disc Set [DVD] [1981] (DVD)
This is by far De Niro's best performance, and that is saying something. The performance is raw and he depicts the boxer La Motta perfectly. The film shows the highs and lows of the boxer Jake La Motta, and the film is a real roller-coaster ride, De Niro takes you through all the emotions, and put together with Scorsese's brilliant direction, this film is well worth its title of 'Best film of the 80s'.

Raging Bull is the best sports film ever made, the sheer emotion it puts you through, the detailed fights scenes, the first-class sound, this has never been repeated on big screen. Rocky may be fans favourite, but this is the best.

It is hard to believe that De Niro trained for the part for over a year, fought in three fights, then shot the film, take a few months out of filming to put on 50 pounds and then finished filming. Not only the best actor, but also this shows commitment to the part.

I loved Raging Bull from the first time I saw it, I am sure I am not the only one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Art in a Box, 27 Dec 2001
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This review is from: Raging Bull - 20th Anniversary Edition - 2 Disc Set [DVD] [1981] (DVD)
This is Scorsese's masterpiece and no doubt De Niro's best performance. Much can be said about this film; But one thing that comes to mind is the use of powerfull imagery that is now regarded iconic in the film industry as being art on film.
It's not hard to believe why this film was voted 'The Best Film Of The 80's' as u sit through every last minute of the film in awe and respect for its genius script and performances.
The dvd does little for the film in terms of extras but makes up for it through the crisp picture quality and sharp score.
I recomend this film to anyone who wants to be entertained in ways that only films of this caliber han achieve. Purely inspirational.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scorsese's finest hour, 8 May 2001
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Quite simply this is an amazing film. Charting the rise and fall of boxer Jake La Motta, the film is a triumph from start to finish. Scorsese has created the greatest film of the eighties. And Robert DeNiro puts in one of the great acting performances of all time. Scorsese seems to bring out the best in all of his actors. Pesci is once again superb in the 'supporting' role and puts in a performance that can match DeNiro's. However, it is De Niro that shines, and shows us what a good character actor he is. The technical aspects of the film are also spot on (Thelma Schoonmaker won the oscar for best editor). Scorsese brings his usual visual flair to proceedings (it is not easy to film in black & white). I'll also praise the fight scenes (seen as everyone else probably already has): they are, put simply, the most realistic fight scenes you could have, without having an actual boxing match put to film. This is one of the few films I call a true masterpiece.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scorcese FTW
Scorcese may not be a genius after all, he might in fact be a wizard. And while "Raging Bull" might not be the best film ever made, it's definitely in the top three... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alex DaLarge

5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers one powerful knockout
Jake Le Motta (De Niro) struggles through his real life whilst being trained hard to get his title shot in the boxing ring. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stampy

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic addition to any collection.
By far De Niro's best work, released in 1981 Raging Bull is a must see. This is an iconic film and a great example of beautiful cinematography. Read more
Published 5 months ago by -Shopper

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest film of all time.
This has to be the best movie ever made. Just look at that stunning opening sequence. Few sights are as beautiful as seeing Robert De Niro prepare himself for another big fight... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vote for Pedro

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest film ever
I believe its impossible to write a review for this film,it is quite simply the darkest, saddest and most beautiful film ever made. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Shaun Dimery

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Acted and Directed, but Often Shocking
This is yet another incredibly convincing performance from Robert Deniro, all the more impressive considering he is playing such an utterly horrible human being. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Example of Brilliant Method Acting
Scorsese is on top form - the use of black and white any have been a quality issue, but he uses it well. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jay

3.0 out of 5 stars Difficult film to watch but well handled.
An interesting insight into the world of a bully. The acting was very good and I liked the b/w setting. The problem for me was that I don't enjoy watching bullies in action. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2007 by Kit

5.0 out of 5 stars A real knock-out!
Raging Bull, pairs us with the familiar couple that is Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in this brilliant film biography of famous boxer Jake LaMotta. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2006 by Mr. J. Lemmon

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest film ov all time
What to say about this film?ITS GREAT! this is Deniro and pesi at there best,the storyline is great,the actin is great and the film its self is a CLASSIC. Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by C. Mort

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