Hoffa
“He Did What He Had to Do.”
Synopsis
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hoffa Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-18
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa
Danny DeVito
Bobby Ciaro
Armand Assante
Carol D'Allesandro
J.T. Walsh
Frank Fitzsimmons
John C. Reilly
Pete Connelly
Natalija Nogulich
Jo Hoffa
Kevin Crowley
Reporter
Robert Prosky
Billy Flynn
Kevin Anderson
Robert F. Kennedy
Frank Whaley
Young Trucker in Diner
John Judd
Senate Policeman
John P. Ryan
Red Bennett
Nicholas Pryor
Hoffa's Attorney
Paul Guilfoyle
Ted Harmon
Karen Young
Young Woman at RTA
Cliff Gorman
Solly Stein
Joanne Neer
Soignee Woman
Joe Greco
Loading Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mamet
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Hoffa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Production Studios
- Jersey Films, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny DeVito
David Mamet
David Newman
Stephen H. Burum
Lynzee Klingman, Ronald Roose
Danny DeVito, Joseph Isgro, Caldecot Chubb, Edward R. Pressman
Department Leadership Roster
Danny DeVito
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Caldecot Chubb
Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Danny DeVito
Director
David Mamet
Screenplay
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Ronald Roose
Editor
Ida Random
Production Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoffa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoffa about?
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Who directed Hoffa?
Hoffa was directed by Danny DeVito.
Who stars in Hoffa?
The principal cast of Hoffa includes Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Armand Assante, J.T. Walsh, John C. Reilly.
When was Hoffa released and how long is it?
Hoffa was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Hoffa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hoffa was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hoffa?
Hoffa holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).