Release Date: 6/23/2009 Original Release: Rating: (Not rated) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 024543106258 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
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.
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)
Like the JFK assassination, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa will be forever shrouded in mystery. The ending to this film is just as good a theory as any other. But you don't watch this film for... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
