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2019 · 209 min · R

The Irishman

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Crime, Drama, History

The Irishman (2019) is a Crime film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Detroit during the 1950s–2000s. It runs 209 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and neo noir, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of betrayal and family & loyalty play out through frame narrative and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Robbie Robertson
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Cast
Robert De NiroAl PacinoJoe PesciHarvey KeitelRay RomanoBobby CannavaleAnna PaquinStephen Graham

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhiladelphiaChicagoDetroit
Setting
Urban
When
1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
BetrayalFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Frame NarrativeNon Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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