Review of Raging Bull (1980) by Eric Y — 11 Dec 2012

Scorsese's biodrama on Jake Lamotta is triumphant.

This review of Raging Bull (1980) was written by Eric Y on 11 Dec 2012.

Raging Bull has generally received very positive reviews.

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