The Irishman

Trivia

• As of May 15th, 2016, STX Entertainment bought the international distribution rights of the film. After this, the project was green-lit to start production. Scorsese pitched the project as far back as 2007.

Goofs

• In the beginning of the movie, Frank Sheeran talks about taking 476 North out of Philadelphia on the way to picking up Russell Bufalino in Pittston, PA on the way to the wedding in Detroit, MI. At that time of this trip (presumably in summer 1975), I-476 North existed, but only as a 4 mile connector between the Schuykill Expressway (I-76) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike I-276 at Plymouth Meeting, PA. From Plymouth Meeting to Pittston, he would have likely taken PA Route 9, known at that time as the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. Later, in 1996, the Northeast Extension (PA Route 9) would be renamed as I-476. Although it may be perceived as a geography error in the movie, it was perfectly possible for Frank to take "476 out of Philly" on the way to pick up Russell.

Quotes

• • Frank Sheeran: Hello?
  • Jimmy Hoffa: Is that Frank?
  • Frank Sheeran: Yes.
  • Jimmy Hoffa: Hiya, Frank. This is Jimmy Hoffa.
  • Frank Sheeran: Yeah, yeah. Glad to meet you.
  • Jimmy Hoffa: Well, glad to meet you, too, even if it's over the phone. I heard you paint houses.
  • Frank Sheeran: Yes. Yes, sir, I... I do.