Hoffa (film)

Hoffa is a 1992 American biographical crime drama film directed by Danny DeVito and written by David Mamet. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Jimmy Hoffa, the controversial and powerful president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Danny DeVito as Bobby Ciaro, a fictional character loosely based on several Teamsters associates. The film explores Hoffa's rise to power within the Teamsters union, his battles with the Kennedy family, and his mysterious disappearance in 1975. The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising Nicholson's performance and Mamet's screenplay, while others criticized its historical inaccuracies and sympathetic portrayal of Hoffa. It was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Cinematography and Best Makeup. The film explores themes of power, corruption, loyalty, and the American Dream.