USA,
1980, 129 min
Directed by:
Martin ScorseseCinematography:
Michael ChapmanCast:
Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Theresa Saldana, Mario Gallo, Frank Adonis, Joseph Bono, Charles Scorsese (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Martin Scorsese's acclaimed biopic of Jake La Motta, the boxing world champion who rose rapidly to fame but swiftly fell from grace. On the road to success, La Motta (Robert De Niro) marries the beautiful young Vickie (Cathy Moriarty), but the pressures of success soon make him paranoid and he ends up alienating both his wife and his brother, Joey (Joe Pesci). Shot entirely in black and white, the film features brutal fight scenes and sees an Oscar-winning performance by De Niro, who famously tailored his physical appearance to suit the role, putting on 5 pounds to portray the portly, middle-aged La Motta. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1981 - Robert De Niro (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1981 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1981 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1981 - Martin Scorsese (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1981 - Joe Pesci (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1981 - Cathy Moriarty (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1981 - Michael Chapman (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1981 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1981 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1982 - Best Editing
- 1982 - Joe Pesci (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
- 1982 - Robert De Niro (Best Leading Actor)
- 1982 - Cathy Moriarty (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
Golden Globes
- 1981 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1981 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1981 - Martin Scorsese (Best Director)
- 1981 - Mardik Martin (Best Screenplay)
- 1981 - Joe Pesci (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1981 - Cathy Moriarty (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1980 - Best Film
- 1980 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1980 - Robert De Niro (Best Actor)
- 1980 - Joe Pesci (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1980 - Best Film
- 1980 - Martin Scorsese (Best Director)