Raging Bull (1980)

Original United Artists b&w photo still #RB-1.

Raging Bull’s enduring legacy lies in its rejection of traditional Hollywood storytelling; by presenting its protagonist’s life as a series of moral and physical failures, it forced audiences to confront the darker realities of domestic life and professional violence. The film’s technical mastery and use of clever camera movements to represent internal rage, elevated the boxing genre to its height of today.
 
This still features Robert De Niro in the heat of a match as middleweight contender Jake LaMotta. With his boxing gloves raised and a visible bruise beneath his left eye, capturing the "Bronx Bull" in his prime athletic state. This moment represents the pinnacle of LaMotta’s career before his personal demons and violent temper lead to his eventual professional decline and social isolation.

• Year: 1980
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6623