Movie Description 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.
| Credits | | Cast: | Cliff Gorman, Danny DeVito, Frank Whaley, John C. Reilly, John P. Ryan, Karen Young, Natalija Nogulich, Nicholas Pryor |
Notes 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), Original screenplay was written by Robin Moore.
Film was originally meant for director Oliver Stone, and then Barry Levinson.
"Hoffa" is DeVito's third film as a director and first drama, following the comedies "War of the Roses" and "Throw Momma from the Train".
Filmed in Detroit, Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California; color by Technicolor. Estimated budget $45 million. Shooting began February 18, 1992; completed June 11, 1992.
Editorial Reviews "...[DeVito] is very assured..." -- 3 out of 4 stars Clark
"...HOFFA shows DeVito as a genuine filmmaker. Here is a movie that finds the right look and tone for its material..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (12/25/1992)
"...A stirring, provocative exposé of the uses and abuses of power..." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (01/07/1993)
"[I]t's an ambitious undertaking….[Nicholson gives] one of the performances of his career." Uncut - Danny Leigh (11/01/2004)
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