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Raging Bull (1980) Screenplay

"Raging Bull": Read The Screenplay By Paul Schrader & Mardik Martin

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Based on the life of boxer Jake LaMotta, and for your consideration, we offer the final revised draft script from February 1979. Free, of course, from 8FLiX and MGM-Amazon Studios.

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Selected as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

Paul Schrader's and Mardik Martin's "Raging Bull" script is ranked 76th on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

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The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it. MGM/UA

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... FinalRevised
Date ... 02.01.1979
Pages ... 101 + 15
Genres ... BioDramaSports
Screenplay ... Paul SchraderMardik Martin
IMDb ID ... 0081398

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