Skyline Hotel, 725, 10th Avenue, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10019, United States of America
Scene: (exteriors: Jake's neighborhood in the Bronx)
Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 1, Clarkson Street, Hudson Square, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10014, United States of America
110 Auto Care, 1406, South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro Arts and Cultural District, San Pedro, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90731, United States of America
443, West 56th Street, Columbus Circle, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10019, United States of America
Time Out Market, 124, East 14th Street, East Village, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10003, United States of America
Scene: (Gramercy Gym - demolished 1993 - used for Gleason's Gym)
Trump Parc Condominium, 106, Central Park South, Midtown East, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10019, United States of America
Scene: (Jake rehearses his lines, Trump Parc condos since 1988)
Da Marino, West 49th Street, Theater District, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10019, United States of America
225, West 49th Street, Theater District, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10019, United States of America
Scorsese’s ferocious boxing biopic of Jake LaMotta is shot in stark black and white, and rooted in the New York of LaMotta’s rise – the Bronx, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village – with the fighter’s later years playing out in Florida and Los Angeles.
Where was Raging Bull filmed?
Raging Bull was filmed in New York – the Bronx, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village – with scenes in Los Angeles.
Every Raging Bull location, explained
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LaMotta’s New York
Jake’s world used real New York – the Bronx, Hell’s Kitchen and the open-air pool of Greenwich Village.
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The nightclubs
The film’s clubs used New York venues around Union Square and the Village.
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The boxing arenas
The brutal fight scenes used arenas and dressed venues, choreographed in painstaking detail.
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Florida and LA – the later years
LaMotta’s decline used locations in Florida and Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The film’s New York – the Bronx and Greenwich Village of LaMotta’s rise – is the real, gritty city that shaped the fighter’s story.
Raging Bull Fun Facts
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De Niro transformed Robert De Niro gained around 60 pounds to play the older, heavier LaMotta.
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Shot in black and white Scorsese’s decision to film in black and white gave the boxing scenes their raw power.
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De Niro won an Oscar Robert De Niro won Best Actor for his total transformation.
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A real fighter's story The film dramatises the life of middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta.
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Now a classic Often cited among the greatest films ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Raging Bull filmed?
In New York – the Bronx, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenwich Village – with scenes in Los Angeles and Florida.
Did De Niro really gain weight?
Yes – he gained around 60 pounds to play the older LaMotta.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Bronx and Greenwich Village are real parts of New York.
Is it a true story?
Yes – it dramatises the life of boxer Jake LaMotta.
