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2 videodiscs (approximately 129 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in
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Jake La Motta is a boxer whose psychological and sexual complexities erupt into violence both in and out of the ring. His brother, Joey, falls prey to Jake's mounting paranoia and jealousy, and fifteen-year-old Vickie, becomes Jake's most prized trophy. The same anger that drives Jake in the ring, ultimately drives him to beat his wife and brother, and sends Jake down a self-destructive spiral of paranoia and rage
Originally released as a motion picture in 1980
Based on the book by Jake La Motta and Joseph Carter & Peter Savage
Special features: disc 1: audio commentary featuring director Martin Scorsese, editor Thelma Schoonmaker, producer Irwin Winkler, Jake La Motta and more; disc 2: behind-the-scenes featurettes; "The Bronx Bull" making-of documentary; De Niro vs. La Motta shot-by-shot comparison; "La Motta defends title" newsreel footage
Director of photography, Michael Chapman ; art director, Sheldon Haber ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; costume designers, John Boxer, Richard Bruno ; production designer, Gene Rudolf ; special effects, Raymond Klein, Max E. Wood
Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Theresa Saldana, Mario Gallo, Frank Adonis, Joseph Bono
MPAA rating: R
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., Dolby Digital mono
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles
Academy Awards, USA, 1981: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Robert De Niro); Best Film Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker)