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Raging Bull is a critically acclaimed American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1980. It stars Robert De Niro as Italian-American middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta, chronicling his life and career in and out of the ring.

The film is known for its intense performances, realistic fight scenes, and themes of violence, jealousy, and self-destructive behavior. It is widely regarded as one of Scorsese’s greatest achievements and one of the best films of the 1980s.

The film was adapted from LaMotta’s memoir, Raging Bull: My Story, and was co-written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin. The film explores LaMotta’s struggles with his personal life, including his abusive behavior towards his wife and his issues with jealousy, as well as his intense training and boxing career.

At the heart of the film is De Niro’s superb performance as LaMotta, transforming his body and mannerisms to portray the boxer at different stages of his life. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role, and his performance remains one of the most iconic in film history.

Raging Bull received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising it for its realism, raw emotion, and powerful performances. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two (Best Actor and Best Film Editing).

The film has since become a cultural landmark and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made. In 1990, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress, being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

To this day, Raging Bull remains a masterful work of cinema that showcases the talents of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, and stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of one of boxing’s most celebrated fighters.