The Bronx Bull

The Bronx Bull 2016

5/10

IMDB Rating : 5

FD Smart Rating : 5

Synopsis : A young Jake LaMotta fights his way through a troubled childhood in the Bronx to become a legendary boxing champion with an explosive temper.

Regions Available ( 2 ) :
Canada , Puerto Rico

Actors:

Harry Hamlin , Paul Sorvino , Joe Mantegna , Tom Sizemore , Robert Davi , Cloris Leachman , Mike Starr , William Forsythe , Penelope Ann Miller , James Russo , Natasha Henstridge

Creators:

Rustam Branaman , Martin Guigui , Chris Anderson , Sharon McGehee , Jake LaMotta

Languages:

English [Original] , English

Subtitles:

English

Genres:

Biography, Drama, Sport

Release Date:

2016

Run Time:

1h33m

Maturity Rating:

brutal fights, pervasive language and some sexual content/nudity

Based on the tumultuous real-life experiences of legendary boxing champion Jake LaMotta, THE BRONX BULL chronicles his rise as a world-class boxer and his struggles with life outside of the ring, offering an unflinchingly honest look into the heart of a champion.

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