
An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.
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Robert De Niro | Jake La Motta |
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Cathy Moriarty | Vickie La Motta |
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Joe Pesci | Joey |
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Frank Vincent | Salvy |
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Nicholas Colasanto | Tommy Como |
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Theresa Saldana | Lenore |
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Mario Gallo | Mario |
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Frank Adonis | Patsy |
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Joseph Bono | Guido |
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Frank Topham | Toppy |
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Lori Anne Flax | Irma |
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Charles Scorsese | Charlie - Man with Como |
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Don Dunphy | Radio Announcer for Dauthuille Fight |
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Bill Hanrahan | Eddie Eagan |
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Rita Bennett | Emma - Miss 48's |
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James V. Christy | Dr. Pinto |
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Bernie Allen | Comedian |
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Floyd Anderson | Jimmy Reeves - Reeves Fight |
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Gene LeBell | Ring Announcer - Reeves Fight |
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Harold Valan | Referee - Reeves Fight |
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Victor Magnotta | Fighting Soldier - Reeves Fight |
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Johnny Barnes | Sugar Ray Robinson - First Robinson Fight |
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John Thomas | Trainer - First Robinson Fight |
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Kenny Davis | Referee - First Robinson Fight |
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Paul Carmello | Ring Announcer - First Robinson Fight |
Director | Martin Scorsese |
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Writer | Jake LaMotta, Joseph Carter, Armand Peters, Paul Schrader, Mardik Martin | |
Producer | Robert Chartoff, Hal W. Polaire, Armand Peters, Irwin Winkler | |
Photography | Michael Chapman |
Edition | Criterion Collection |
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Nr Discs | 1 |
Watched | |
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Quantity | 1 |
Index | 409 |
Added Date | Mar 10, 2012 13:58:32 |
Modified Date | Jun 12, 2022 00:33:30 |
Scorsese's films-and his abundant film knowlege-have always been an integral part of the Criterion Collection. Whether interviewing the late director Michael Powell or unraveling his own means and methods, Scorsese's commentaries are as intense as his films. These Director Approved editions provide an opportunity to learn from a modern master.
Voted best film of the 1980s, Martin Scorsese's brilliant biopic of boxer Jake La Motta receives special treatment from Criterion. The exclusive widescreen transfer shows off every nuance of the black and white cinematography, giving added power to Robert De Niro's amazing performance as La Motta. Joe Pesci plays Joey La Motta, Jake's brother and manager, with special verve.
The CAV Special Edition features:
Audio commentary by director Martin Scorsese and editor Thelma Schoonmaker
Historic Jake La Motta boxing and interview footage
The shooting script and original storyboards
Publicity and production photographs
The original theatrical trailer