Jake LaMotta
Nacimiento : 1922-07-10, New York City, New York, USA
Muerte : 2017-09-19
Historia
Jake LaMotta had one of the best chins in boxing history. In over 110 fights against the greatest middleweights in history, LaMotta was only knocked to the canvas once in his entire 14 year career. Turning pro in the early 1940s, Lamotta ran up an impressive undefeated streak before losing. He was the first fighter to defeat the great Sugar Ray Robinson (Robinson was 40-0). Claimed to have "taken a dive" against "Blackjack" Billy Fox in New York City. Fox was 49-1 with 49 knockouts. Captured the World's Middleweight Title from the legendary Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. Made two successful title defenses. Was knocked down by light-heavyweight Danny Nardico in West Palm Beach, Florida in the early 1950s. Made an ill advised comeback and lost to Billy Kilgore in Miami Beach. Ran a popular nightclub on Miami Beach in the 1950s. Served a short prison term. Acted in the movie, L'arnaqueur (1961) with Paul Newman. - IMDb Mini Biography
Himsellf (Archive Footage)
Documental que retrata la vida de Chuck Werner, el boxeador en el que Sylvester Stallone se basó para crear el guión de Rocky Balboa.
Jake LaMotta (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson da vida a un boxeador que, con el paso de los años, se ha convertido en un indigente. Por su camino se cruzará un periodista deportivo de poca monta (Josh Harnett), en busca del artículo que le catapulte a la fama: encontrará su oportunidad en la figura del campeón que ahora vive en la calle.
Himself (archive footage)
This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. Spanning his career from the early Depression-era days until his death in 1989, this special brings to light the many sides of Robinson: flashy public icon, womanizer, comeback kid, philanthropist, fighter. Includes rare film footage, never-before-seen home movies and interviews.
Bull
A foul-mouthed bull attempts to entertain a group of children with a story about a moose with enchanted weasels living in his pants.
Don Ricci
When the New York City police disrupt a big cocaine deal, the TV news reporters find John Falcone, a local mobster, nearby. They ask some tough questions, and Falcone decides he needs a public relations man to help burnish his image. He hires Todd Barrett, and he keeps Barrett in line with generous helpings of cocaine. Meanwhile, Falcone's unorthodox, violent, and sadistic methods get him cross-wise with Don Ricci, the boss. A mob war may break out. When Todd's wife is endangered, can the flack attack back at the racketeers?
Detective
Un maníaco asesino comienza a asesinar policías en Nueva York. El principal sospechoso es Jack Forrest, un agente del cuerpo con fama de ser problemático. Sin embargo, cuando su superior, el teniente McCrae, es encontrado muerto, Jack decide ocuparse del caso. Para ello cuenta con la ayuda de su novia, una agente que trabaja de incógnito. Entre tanto, alguien sigue asesinando a policías.
Danny Greene es un chico normal de 16 años, aunque con una peculiaridad especial: unos hombres de la CIA lo quieren muerto, por lo que debe luchar por salvar su vida. En este mundo trepidante, antes de que los tribunales trabajen, siempre alguien llama a "Los verdugos". (FILMAFFINITY)
Book
Jake la Motta es un joven boxeador que se entrena duramente, ayudado por su hermano Joey, para convertirse en el número uno de los pesos medios. Pronto consigue ver hecho realidad tan ansiado sueño, pero el triunfo y el éxito convierten su vida en una pesadilla. Por un lado, su matrimonio cada vez marcha peor debido a sus salidas nocturnas con otras mujeres; por otro, la mafia le presiona para que amañe combates. En poco tiempo gasta todo el capital del que dispone, para volver nuevamente a pasar todo tipo de penurias.
Nickel Sam
Se sospecha que uno de los hombres más ricos del mundo, al que nadie ha visto durante años, vive en una isla del Caribe. El FBI, que lo busca por fraude, soborno y corrupción, contrata a un mercenario para capturarlo. Para llevar a cabo esta misión, cuenta con la ayuda de un amigo que es ladrón profesional
Bartender
A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxer who knew her is appalled by the lack of interest shown in the case by the police or anybody else in the neighborhood, and decides to investigate the case himself.
Gentle Jim
Johnny Stiletto, godfather to the Cauliflower Cupids gang (six world boxing champions), decides to leave crime so his daughter can have a better life.
Rocco
A deranged, wealthy woman offers $100,000 to three men if they can stay alive for 24 hours in Manhattan, and then hunts them down.
Ed
A young woman enters the life of a New York playgirl, after being brutally raped by her stepfather. She soon moves in with a young male doctor, who makes special intimate sessions between government officials and young women.
Bartender
Eddie Felson es un joven arrogante y amoral que frecuenta con éxito las salas de billar. Decidido a ser proclamado el mejor, busca al Gordo de Minnesota, un legendario campeón de billar. Cuando, por fin, consigue enfrentarse con él, su falta de seguridad le hace fracasar. El amor de una solitaria mujer podría ayudarlo a abandonar esa clase de vida, pero Eddie no descansará hasta vencer al campeón sin importarle el precio que tenga que pagar por ello.
The sixth and final fight between LaMotta and Robinson, it took place at Chicago Stadium on St. Valentine's Day in 1951.
