Director Martin Scorsese’s work is 209 minutes, longer than most Hollywood popular films in the past 20 years.

Based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt, The Irishman tells the story of real character Frank Sheeran (played by Robert De Niro) and his time as a gangster.

Returning to the US from World War II, Sheeran drove a cargo truck in Philadelphia.

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Becoming Bufalino’s henchman, Sheeran built a reputation as `The Irishman` through protection missions and assassinations of opponents who stood in his way.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Hoffa was described as `a more famous figure than Elvis Presley and comparable to the US president`.

Hoffa and Sheeran gradually became friends, Sheeran’s daughter even idolized the Teamsters president more than her father.

Al Pacino (left) and Robert De Niro are both associated with the film series `The Godfather`.

The film’s success or failure is judged by experts to depend on the acting of screen legends.

Robert De Niro (born 1943) – rejuvenated in many segments.

The three characters Frank Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa and Russell Bufalino represent the relationship between henchmen, politicians and the underworld in American society.

Joe Pesci surprises as Russell Bufalino.

The main character Frank Sheeran is a rough but very loyal and affectionate henchman.

One of the most valuable scenes is at the end of the movie: Police investigators come to see Frank Sheeran when he is old.

Overwhelming scene in the 2020 special effects Oscar nominations

`The Irishman` is one of five films nominated for special effects at Oscar 2020. Video: summary.

Conceiving the film idea since 2007, for more than a decade, Scorsese was unable to find funding for the project.

In an interview with The Playlist, director Martin Scorsese, 77 years old, pointed out the difference between The Irishman and the gangster films he has made: `The characters are older and the film’s content is more about looking back at the past.

At Oscar 2020, The Irishman received ten nominations, including best film, director, supporting actor (Pacino and Pesci), adapted screenplay, production design, cinematography, costumes, editing and special effects.