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Over-the-hill Fighter | Criterion
When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
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When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama | 1981 | Robert De
Best Editing | 1982 | Thelma
Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | 1982 | Joe
For and | 2012 | Mardik
Foreign Film Auslndischer Film | 1983 | Martin
Best Supporting Actor | 1981 | Joe
Best Director | 1981 | Martin
Best Cinematography | 1981 | Michael
Overall DVD Classic Film | 2006
Best Edited Feature Film | 1981 | Thelma
Motion Picture | 1999
Best Picture | 1981 | Irwin
Best Sound | 1981
Best Actress in a Supporting Role | 1981 | Cathy
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 1981 | Joe
Best Director | 1981 | Martin
Best Cinematography | 1981 | Michael
Best Screenplay Motion Picture | 1981 | Mardik
Best Motion Picture Drama | 1981
New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture Female | 1981 | Cathy
Best Director Motion Picture | 1981 | Martin
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Motion Picture | 1981 | Cathy
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Motion Picture | 1981 | Joe
Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | 1982 | Cathy
Best Actor | 1982 | Robert De
Best Foreign Movie Performer Mejor intrprete extranjero | 1982 | Robert De
Best Film | 1981 | Martin
Best Foreign Actor Migliore Attore Straniero | 1981 | Robert De
Best Foreign Director Migliore Regista Straniero | 1981 | Martin
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | 1981 | Martin
Best Foreign Director Regista del Miglior Film Straniero | 1981 | Martin
Best International Actor | 1980 | Robert De
Budget 18,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 23,380,203 USD
When the real Jake LaMotta saw the movie, he said it made him break down in tears and realize for the first time what a terrible person he had been. He asked the real Vicki LaMotta "Was I really like that?". Vicki replied "You were worse."
In 1978, Martin Scorsese was at an all-time low after his last movie New York, New York (1977) had bombed at the box office, followed by a near-overdose resulting from an addiction to cocaine. Robert De Niro visited him at the hospital, and told him that he had to clean himself up and make this movie about a boxer. De Niro had asked Scorsese many times before, but he had always refused (he didn't like sports movies anyway), but due to De Niro's persistence, he eventually gave in. Scorsese believed that his American career was over anyway, so he wanted to do one final film there, and then move to Europe to make smaller movies. Many (including Scorsese) claim that De Niro saved Scorsese's life by getting him back into work, and that this movie cemented Scorsese's reputation as one of the most important American filmmakers.
When Martin Scorsese visited some boxing matches, he was immediately struck by two images: the blood-soaked sponge wiped across the fighter's back, and the pendulous drops of blood hanging off the ropes.
In preparation for his role, Robert De Niro went through extensive physical training, then entered in three genuine Brooklyn boxing matches and won two of them.
The reasons why the film was made in black and white were for period authenticity, but mainly to differentiate it from Rocky (1976), as well as from Rocky II (1979), The Main Event (1979) and The Prize Fighter (1979), three other movies about boxing also in production at the time. Another reason was that Martin Scorsese didn't want to depict all that blood in a color picture. Also, in the book, Jake LaMotta says "Now, sometimes, at night, when I think back, I feel like I'm looking at an old black and white movie of myself. Why it should be black and white I don't know, but it is."
"[first lines] Jake La Motta: I remember those cheers / They still ring in my ears / After years, they remain in my thoughts. / Go to one night / I took off my robe, and what'd I do? I forgot to wear shorts. / I recall every fall / Every hook, every jab / The worst way a guy can get rid of his flab. / As you know, my life wasn't drab. / Though I'd much... Though I'd rather hear you cheer / When you delve... Though I'd rather hear you cheer / When I delve into Shakespeare / "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse", I haven't had a winner in six months. [he lights a cigar] Jake La Motta: Though I'm no Olivier / I would much rather... And though I'm no Olivier / If he fought Sugar Ray / He would say / That the thing ain't the ring, it's the play. / So give me a... stage / Where this bull here can rage / And though I could fight / I'd much rather recite /... that's entertainment."
"[Sugar Ray Robinson has just battered Jake La Motta half to death, but Jake has stayed on his feet] Jake La Motta: You didn't get me down, Ray."
