Review of Raging Bull (1980) by Jeff C — 10 May 2012

A thoughtful meditation on the reasons why men abuse women.

This review of Raging Bull (1980) was written by Jeff C on 10 May 2012.

Raging Bull has generally received very positive reviews.

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