The Irishman
Overview
The Irishman is a 2019 epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. The film stars Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, a World War II veteran who becomes a hitman for the Bufalino crime family. He is involved in the disappearance of the union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film is a sweeping, three-and-a-half-hour epic, spanning decades. It is a meditation on mortality, loyalty, and the consequences of a life of crime. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $8 million on a $160 million budget (it was released on Netflix). The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for both Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The film is a masterpiece of American cinema and a must-see for fans of Scorsese and the gangster genre.
