Directed by:
Danny DeVitoScreenplay:
David MametCinematography:
Stephen H. BurumComposer:
David NewmanCast:
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Armand Assante, J. T. Walsh, John C. Reilly, Frank Whaley, Kevin Anderson, John P. Ryan, Robert Prosky, Natalia Nogulich (more)VOD (1)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Nicholas Pryor](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/779/158779813_255dc3.jpg)
Nicholas Pryor
USA
Best movies:
East of Eden (1981) (series)
Ruffian (2007) (TV movie)
Airplane! (1980)
Timilee Romolini
USA
Best movies:
Hoffa (1992)
A Grandpa for Christmas (2007) (TV movie)
Strange Hearts (2002)
Peter Spellos
USA
David Regal
Best movies:
Hoffa (1992)
Sparkle (2012)
The Rosary Murders (1987)
Allison Robinson
Best movies:
La Bamba (1987)
Hoffa (1992)
Billy Madison (1995)
![Louis Giambalvo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/408/161408898_be0951.png)
Louis Giambalvo
USA
Best movies:
Gia (1998) (TV movie)
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Hoffa (1992)
![Joe Greco](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/410/161410335_30d74e.gif)
Joe Greco
USA
Best movies:
The Untouchables (1987)
Hoffa (1992)
Dillinger (1991) (TV movie)
![Shirley Prestia](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/491/161491544_3150c7.jpg)
Shirley Prestia
USA
Best movies:
Wag the Dog (1997)
What Women Want (2000)
Hoffa (1992)
![Gary Houston](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/107/162107817_a76f20.jpg)
Gary Houston
Best movies:
Fargo (1996)
The Express (2008)
Watchmen (2009)
Don Brockett
USA
Best movies:
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Hoffa (1992)
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
Kevin Crowley
USA
Best movies:
The Fugitive (1993)
Dark Waters (2019)
Backdraft (1991)
Larry John Meyers
Best movies:
The Temptations (1998) (TV movie)
Concussion (2015)
Waterland (1992)
![Gerry Becker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/719/162719470_d3b012.jpg)
Gerry Becker
USA
Best movies:
Home Alone (1990)
The Game (1997)
Sleepers (1996)
Joe Shelby
Best movies:
Dogma (1999)
Maria's Lovers (1984)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
John Hackett
Best movies:
Hoffa (1992)
Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976)
Tales of Terror (1962)
Dave Petti
USA
Best movies:
Jack Reacher (2012)
Hoffa (1992)
The Fire Next Time (1993) (TV movie)
John Malloy
USA
Best movies:
The Bear (1984)
Cannery Row (1982)
Hoffa (1992)
Valentino Cimo
Best movies:
The Untouchables (1987)
Hoffa (1992)
Next of Kin (1989)
Tom Finnegan
USA
Best movies:
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Ghost (1990)
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Dale Hawes
USA
Best movies:
The Fugitive (1993)
Home Alone (1990)
Man on the Moon (1999)