The Story of Raging Bull (iPlayer)
Posted: 22 Dec 2010, 08:19
Thought this might interest some people: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xfcrx
In December 1980, arguably the greatest sports film of all time was released. Thirty years on from the premiere of Raging Bull, 5 live sport celebrates Martin Scorsese's masterpiece.
Scorsese tells the story behind the making of the film, while 'The Bronx Bull' Jake La Motta, whose career the film documents, reminisces with Mike Costello.
Current fighter Paulie Malignaggi discusses the impact the film had on him, and the demise of Italian-American boxing culture.