The Irishman (Movie Tie-In): Frank The Irishman Sheeran and Jimmy Hoffa

The Irishman, a New York Times best-selling novel, has now been adapted into a major motion picture directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. The film features an ensemble cast of Academy Award winners, including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, as well as Anna Paquin and Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel. The screenplay was written by Academy Award winner Steven Zaillian.

Described as giving "new meaning to the term 'guilty pleasure'" by Bryan Burrough, the author of Public Enemies, in The New York Times Book Review, The Irishman offers a gripping and chilling account of organized crime in post-war America. Told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino, the epic saga chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history – the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa.

Sheeran's story provides a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime, delving into its inner workings, rivalries, and connections to mainstream politics. His rise to prominence was such that in a RICO suit against The Commission of La Cosa Nostra, the US Government named him as one of only two non-Italians in conspiracy with the Commission, alongside figures like Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano and Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno.

Over the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he had handled more than 25 hits for the mob. Brandt, in turn, transformed Sheeran's story into a true crime classic that has captivated readers, earning praise from various sources.

As described by the New York Daily News, The Irishman "gives new meaning to the term 'guilty pleasure'" and "tells the story with such economy and chilling force as to make The Sopranos suddenly seem overwrought and theatrical." The Kansas City Star has hailed it as "a terrific read," further solidifying its status as a must-read true crime narrative.

Through the eyes of Frank Sheeran, The Irishman provides a unique and gripping perspective on the intricate web of organized crime that shaped the post-war landscape of America. The novel's adaptation into a major motion picture, directed by the acclaimed Martin Scorsese and featuring a star-studded cast, is a testament to the enduring appeal and significance of this true crime classic.

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