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.

On the day Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa will mysteriously disappear forever, in 1975, his trusted henchman tells the story of Hoffa's life to a young trucker. His tale follows Hoffa from his days as a Depression-era truck driver through his early efforts at unionizing the truckers to his dealings with the mafia and the government as head of the Teamsters, the most powerful labor union in the country.

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.

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)

Jack Nicholson: American actor, producer, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
Danny DeVito: American actor/director, HOFFA (1992)
Armand Assante: American actor
J.T. Walsh: Prolific character actor
John C. Reilly: American Supporting Actor
Frank Whaley: American Actor/"Doors"
Kevin Anderson: American Actor
John P. Ryan: American actor
Robert Prosky: American Character Actor
Natalija Nogulich: Supporting Actress
Nicholas Pryor: American Actor
Karen Young: Star, FACTOTUM (2006)
Cliff Gorman: American Stage/Film Actor

Danny DeVito: American actor/director, HOFFA (1992)

David Newman: Composer, SERENITY (2005)

"...[DeVito] is very assured..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
"...HOFFA shows DeVito as a genuine filmmaker. Here is a movie that finds the right look and tone for its material..."
"...A stirring, provocative exposé of the uses and abuses of power..."
"[I]t's an ambitious undertaking….[Nicholson gives] one of the performances of his career."