15 Best Al Pacino Movies of All Time
10. The Irishman (2019)
"The Irishman" is a 2019 American epic gangster film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese. It stars legendary actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, and is based on the 2004 book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt. The film delves into the life of Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran, who was a former labor union official and hitman with connections to the Bufalino crime family.
In the film, Robert De Niro plays the role of Frank Sheeran, while Al Pacino portrays the character of Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful labor union leader. The story revolves around Sheeran's life and the various mob-related events that defined his career spanning several decades.
"The Irishman" explores themes such as the intersection of crime and politics, Mafia history, and the effects of aging, loss, and regret. The film touches on historical events like Fidel Castro's rise in Cuba, the CIA's attempts to overthrow him, President John F. Kennedy's assassination, and the mob wars of the 1960s and '70s.