![]() ![]() Released in 1980, the iconic, black-and-white film helped cement Scorsese's reputation as one of the greatest filmmakers of his or any other generation, and it landed actor Robert De Niro the second Academy Award of his career for his portrayal of LaMotta, who died Tuesday at 95. But he hung up his gloves in 1954 and now is perhaps best known as the inspiration for Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull. Updated | Jake LaMotta was a middleweight boxing champion during one of the sport's most talent-rich eras, battling the likes of the great "Sugar" Ray Robinson. ![]()
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