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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 and Detroit during the 1950s–1970s. It runs 209 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and biopic, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and guilt & shame 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
PhiladelphiaDetroit
Setting
Urban
When
1950s1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeBiopic
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalGuilt & Shame
Structure
Frame NarrativeNon Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
BleakMelancholicContemplative

Shape

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

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