A period thriller about love, betrayal, violence and the Mafia.
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Release Date:
Friday, November 15, 2019 Limited
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Netflix
Plot: What's the story about?
An epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.
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Who stars in The Irishman: Cast List
Robert De Niro ... Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran
Ezra, Killers of the Flower Moon
Al Pacino ... Jimmy Hoffa
Knox Goes Away , The Insider
Joe Pesci ... Russell Bufalino
The Good Shepherd, Love Ranch
Bobby Cannavale ... Joe Gallo
Ezra, MaXXXine
Harvey Keitel ... Angelo Bruno
The Baker, Lansky
Ray Romano ... Bill Bufalino
Fly Me to the Moon, Project Artemis
Welker White ... Josephine Hoffa
Midnight In The Switchgrass
Young Woman and the Sea, Blitz
Alto Knights
The Return, The Trial of the Chicago 7
Who's making The Irishman: Crew List
A look at the The Irishman behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Martin Scorsese last directed Killers of the Flower Moon and Rolling Thunder. The film's writer Steve Zaillian last wrote Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Robert De NiroJane Rosenthal
Martin Scorsese
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Production: What we know about The Irishman?
Key Facts
- The Irishman will have a 26-day run in a limited number of theaters before it starts streaming on Nov. 27 (11/3/19).
- Netflix plans to release the film theatrically in the U.S. in about 10 markets and also in the U.K (Deadline, 2/9/18).
- Director Martin Scorsese has said this film will be "a little different” compared to his previous films, such as Goodfellas or Casino (The Independent, 5/12/17).
- Based on the book by Charles Brandt, "I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Final Ride by Jimmy Hoffa."
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2017 - October: The film was set to Production status.
Shooting is underway in New York.
- 2017 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2016 - May: The film was set to Development status.
The long-gestating project could come before buyers at Cannes 2016.
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Development status.
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
The Irishman Release Date: When was the film released?
The Irishman was a Limited release in 2019 on Friday, November 15, 2019. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Charlie's Angels, The Good Liar and The Report.
As a Limited release, The Irishman will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Irishman DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Irishman was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 .