Raging Bull (1980)

Original United Artists b&w photo still #RB-243.

Raging Bull remains the definitive cinematic study of toxic masculinity and self-destruction, stripping away sports-movie clichés to reveal the raw, ugly heart of obsession. Its use of black and white visuals and revolutionary sound, elevated the boxing genre into what we know it to be today.
 
This shot captures Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro) in a focused boxing stance during a match, showcasing the "Bronx Bull" in his professional element. These scenes illustrate the tragedy of a man whose only outlet for communication was violence, eventually leading to the total collapse of his personal life and relationships outside the ring.
 
Trivia: To create the unique "crunch" of the boxing matches, the sound team recorded the sound of wet towels hitting concrete and the breaking of celery stalks.

• Year: 1980
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6627