The Irishman (plot commentary)

"The Irishman" is a legendary masterpiece directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The story of organized crime in postwar America is told through the perspective of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran. Frank Sheeran was a conman and killer who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning several decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved cases in American history, the disappearance of legendary union leader Jimmy Hoffa, in an epic journey that reveals the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, its enemies, and its connections to mainstream politics.