Raging Bull (1980)

Original United Artists b&w photo still.

Raging Bull is considered a definitive peak of the New Hollywood era, representing a shift toward director-driven cinema that prioritised psychological depth over commercial appeal. It set the gold standard for cinematic realism through its visceral boxing choreography and its refusal to glamorise its protagonist, instead offering a brutal critique of the mid-century American "tough guy". 
 
In this candid behind the scenes photograph, director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro are seen in a moment of quiet, focused collaboration. This image captures the legendary relationship between the duo which flourished for many years.
 
Martin Scorsese initially turned down the project multiple times because he claimed to not understand or like boxing; he only connected with the material after his own personal struggles.

• Year: 1980
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6621