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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Raging Bull
1980
*****
Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, Nicholas Colasanto

A breathtaking black and white drama about Jake La Motta, who is a first rate boxer but a terrible human being. This modern classic offers cinematic brilliance in all departments: direction, script, cinematography, editing (which won an Oscar) and acting. Robert De Niro's insanely detailed performance earned him an Academy Award.