THE ASTOR REVIEW

Extraordinary, compelling drama about boxer Jake La Motta. Film-making is a passion for some, which is why Scorsese is so profound to the medium. Here he composes an electric visual poetry in De Niro’s virtuous portrayal of a masochistic boxer.

IMDB SYNOPSIS

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.