Summary The Irishman
The Irishman is a 2019 film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci.
It is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt, which tells the life of hitman Frank Sheeran and his relationship with union leader Jimmy Hoffa.
The film has received very positive reviews for its direction, performances, script, photography and visual effects, although its long duration (3 and a half hours) and its violence have also been noted.
The film has been nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor for Pacino and Pesci.
Plot Summary of The Irishman
The film The Irishman is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt, which tells the life of Frank Sheeran, a war veteran, con artist and hitman who worked for the mafia and the union.
The film tells of his relationship with union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who mysteriously disappeared in 1975, and with mafia boss Russell Bufalino.
The film spans several decades and shows the ins and outs of organized crime and its connection to politics.
Main actors of the film The Irishman
The main actors of the film The Irishman are:
- Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran
- Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa
- Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino
- Other well-known actors also appear such as Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin and Jesse Plemons.
Where to watch the movie The Irishman
You can watch the movie The Irishman on Netflix, which is the platform that produced and distributed it.
You can also rent or buy it from services such as Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Acontra Plus or Apple TV.
Awards received for the film The Irishman
The film The Irishman received much critical praise and was nominated for several major awards, but did not win any. Among his nominations are:
- 10 Oscars, including best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor for Al Pacino and Joe Pesci.
- 5 Golden Globes, including best drama film and best director.
- 10 BAFTA Awards, including best film and best director.
- In addition, it was chosen as the best film of the year by the National Board of Review (NBR) and received the award for best adapted screenplay.
