Raging Bull (1980)

Original United Artists b&w photo still.

Raging Bull shattered the "sports hero" myth, replacing it with a visceral, psychological autopsy of a man consumed by his own violence. By marrying stark black and white artistry with revolutionary sound design, it transformed the boxing ring into a canvas for exploring the collapse of violent man.
 
This side-profile shot captures Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro) in a moment of focus, his gloves raised as he stalks an opponent. While this fight earned him the Middleweight Championship, the film illustrates the tragedy of his success: the same feral aggression that made him a legend in the ring became the very engine of his self-destruction everywhere else.
 
Trivia: The 60-pound weight gain De Niro underwent for the film's final scenes remains one of the most famous examples of physical dedication in acting history, causing the actor genuine health concerns during filming.

• Year: 1980
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Product Code: T6628