“The Irishman” is a 2019 American epic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, who co-wrote the screenplay with Steven Zaillian, based on the 2004 nonfiction book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. The film stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, with Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, and Harvey Keitel in supporting roles. The film follows the life of Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hitman for the Bufalino crime family.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $160 million worldwide against a production budget of $159 million. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for De Niro. The film won three awards: Best Supporting Actor for Pacino, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
