Raging Bull (1980) R | 2h 9min | Biography, Drama, Sport | 19 December 1980 (USA) Raging Bull Poster 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. Director: Martin Scorsese Writers: Jake LaMotta (based on the book by) (as Jake La Motta), Joseph Carter (with) Stars: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci