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A film based on the story of legendary union figure Jimmy Hoffa.

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Carol D'Allesandro
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Pete Connelly
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Young Kid
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Red Bennett
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Billy Flynn
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Jo Hoffa
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Hoffa's Attorney
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Ted Harmon
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Young Woman at RTA
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Solly Stein
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Soignee Woman
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Storyline

Jack Nicholson's portrait of Union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro (Danny DeVito). The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt all the way to a conclusion that negates the theory that he disappeared in 1975. Written by Anonymous

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He didn't want law. He wanted justice. See more »

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Biography | Crime | Drama

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Rated R for violence and strong language | See all certifications »

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25 December 1992 (USA)  »

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Jimmy Hoffa  »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$24,276,500 (USA)
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Trivia

In the scene after "Red" Bennett is appointed chairman in the union after the success of the Kreger strike, Jimmy Hoffa picks up a paper from the news stand and reads the headline about the strike. If you pay close attention to the moment when he slaps the paper and says "Ain't that something?" the story his hand touches on the page reads: "Ma and Freddie Barker killed in gun battle". It is a true headline and it places the date in the scene somewhere around January 1935 (when Ma Barker was killed). See more »

Goofs

In addition to Billy Flynn having a revolver that is constantly cocked-uncocked, as the revolver is brought to a vertical position as Billy is uncocking it for the final time it somehow changes from a modern (for the time) double action revolver to a single action Colt. All of this happening within the 90 degree sweep from horizontal to vertical. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Bobby Ciaro: Want me to go call him up?
Jimmy Hoffa: Uh-unh.
Bobby Ciaro: Want a cup of coffee?
Jimmy Hoffa: No.
Bobby Ciaro: Want to go?
[Hoffa gives him a scornful glance]
Bobby Ciaro: You OK?
Jimmy Hoffa: Yeah.
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Referenced in Kicking and Screaming (1995) See more »

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"Hey Look Me Over"
Written by Cy Coleman & Carolyn Leigh
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You don't have to like the man to like the movie
13 February 1999 | by (Lucas Buck, NC) – See all my reviews

I have no interest in the life of Jimmy Hoffa, and I am predisposed to disliking the man even before the first frame of Hoffa is run. But I do watch, knowing the film is from a very good David Mamet script, knowing that I want to be convinced that Jack Nicholson is one of our great actors, and knowing that Danny DeVito is a very serious filmmaker--that I will see his heart and soul in the film.

I am not disappointed, and I still care, not at all about James Hoffa, the man.

Jack Nicholson is one of our great actors, and regardless of all his extra curricular activities, he is a committed and serious craftsman, and his portrayal of James Hoffa is fine craftsmanship.

The story of Hoffa itself may be the least interesting component of the film. The production design is beautiful-a perfect compliment to the words of Mamet delivered by a painstakingly perfect cast.

Should you have the opportunity to view the deluxe laserdisk with the Danny Devito commentary and extra production materials you will be treated.

Not a film for everyone, but I liked it.


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