Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto
1980-11-14
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
An unflinching examination of the human spirit and its capacity for both creation and destruction. De Niro's portrayal of Jake LaMotta is a masterclass in physical and emotional transformation, laying bare the contradictions of a man who embodies both the highest and lowest impulses of human nature. Scorsese's direction is nothing short of a revelation, capturing the brutality and chaos of LaMotta's world with unflinching clarity. This film is a testament to the power of will and the consequences of its abuse.
