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The Irishman

film by Scorsese [2019]

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The Irishman is a 2019 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The film stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. It tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a hitman who allegedly killed labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. The movie, which runs for 209 minutes, was released in theaters and then on Netflix. It received widespread acclaim and garnered 10 Oscar nominations, including one for best picture. Joe Pesci earned his third Oscar nomination for his role in the film.123

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