The Irishman

A 2019 American crime film in the gangster drama genre, directed by Martin Scorsese. Based on Charles Brandt's book "I Heard You Paint Houses," it tells the story of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a World War II veteran who becomes a hitman working for crime boss Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci). The film spans several decades, detailing Sheeran’s rise in the criminal underworld, his relationship with influential labor leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), and his involvement in one of the most mysterious disappearances in American history. As Sheeran ages, he reflects on his actions, loyalty, and the moral consequences of his life. The film explores themes of power, betrayal, the inevitability of time, and loneliness, creating a sweeping epic of the 20th-century American crime world.