Hoffa (1992)
Runtime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Synopsis: This powerful film recounts the life and times of Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa -- from his impassioned struggle to build his union into a powerful force on the American scene to his mysterious end. All the performances, especially Nicholson's, are outstanding. The letterbox laserdisc... This powerful film recounts the life and times of Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa -- from his impassioned struggle to build his union into a powerful force on the American scene to his mysterious end. All the performances, especially Nicholson's, are outstanding. The letterbox laserdisc includes commentary by Danny De Vito, storyboards, behind-the-scenes footage, wardrobe design sketches and more. Academy Award Nominations: Best Cinematography, Best Makeup. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Armand Assante, J.T. Walsh, John C. Reilly
DVD Info
Release:
Jan 27, 2004
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. Danny DeVito - Director
- Excised Scenes (With DeVito Intro)
- Historical News Coverage of Hoffa
- Personal Anecdotes From Members of the Teamster's Union
- Special Shots
- DeVito's 11 1/4
- Discussion After First Script Read-Thru
- Siskel & Ebert Review
- Theatrical Trailer
Text/Image Galleries:
- STORYBOARDS: THE EARLY DAYS
- Starry Road (136)
- Kreger Market (34)
- The Alley (8)
- Flynn Hospital (13)
- Kreger Strike (52)
- Social Club - Teamster Hall Transition (11)
- STORYBOARDS: THE LATER DAYS
- Courtroom (30)
- Jail (29)
- Shooting Script (200)
- Costume Drawings (10)
- Film Reviews (30)
- Posters From Around the World (25)
- Hoffa Book Reading List (5)
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Reviews
Nicholson's intense, volcanic performance saves this part-fact, part-fiction biopic that's a little too in awe of its subject.
A decent, but flawed movie. The performance by Nicholson is tremendous, and he really becomes Hoffa, but the rest of the film just isn't on the same level as he is. Unless you're a big fan of Jack, or particularly interested by Hoffa, pass.
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