Greatest Robert De Niro Performances of All Time
Max Cady (Cape Fear) or Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull)
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Why This Battle Matters
What's riskier: stepping into the ring with a volatile Jake LaMotta or crossing paths with the menacing Max Cady? This isn't just about choosing a favorite De Niro performance; it's a battle between raw, animalistic rage and cold, calculated terror. LaMotta's relentless brutality in the boxing ring contrasts sharply with Cady's psychological warfare. The stakes? Redefining which form of intensity reigns supreme in De Niro's repertoire. As fans, your preference will tip the scales: do you resonate more with the brute force of a troubled boxer or the chilling stratagem of a vengeful stalker?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull) over Max Cady (Cape Fear) when it comes to the greatest Robert De Niro Performances of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull) 66.7% of the time over Max Cady (Cape Fear).
Across all battles:
Jake LaMotta (Raging Bull) win rate: 59.2%
Max Cady (Cape Fear) win rate: 17.4%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?
The top contender in the Greatest Robert De Niro Performances league is Vito Corleone from 'The Godfather Part II.' You can see more about his ranking and others on the GOAT List.
Why do fans love Max Cady in 'Cape Fear'?
Fans are drawn to Max Cady's chilling performance because De Niro makes him memorably menacing and cunning. His ability to instill fear while maintaining a charismatic presence is something that really sticks with audiences.
Why is Jake LaMotta leading against Max Cady in the Greatest Robert De Niro Performances league?
Jake LaMotta from 'Raging Bull' is leading because fans really resonate with the raw emotion and depth De Niro brought to the character. It’s a gritty, real performance that has stood the test of time as one of his most powerful roles.