
Raging Bull(1980)
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.


Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.

Faye Dunaway
Lou Andreas Sand

Barry Primus
Aaron Reinhardt

Viveca Lindfors
Paula Galba

Barry Morse
Dr Galba

Roy Scheider
Mark
Ruth Jackson
Barbara Casey

John Heffernan
Dr. Sherman

Sydney Walker
Psychiatrist
Clark Burckhalter
Davy Bright
Shirley Rich
Peggy McCavage
Puzzle of a Downfall Child is a drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of rape, suicide attempt, photography, paranoia, mental breakdown, interview. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, it stars Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors. Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.
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