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Hoffa

Hoffa

Crime · History · Drama · 1992

A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.

Movie details

Hoffa

“He Did What He Had to Do.”

1992 Crime · History · Drama 2h 20m

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6.3 / 10

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A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Danny DeVito

Written by

David Mamet

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Bobby Ciaro

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Carol D'Allesandro

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Frank Fitzsimmons

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Pete Connelly

Natalija Nogulich

Natalija Nogulich

Jo Hoffa

Kevin Crowley

Kevin Crowley

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Court is in session

Put Hoffa on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.