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27th Oct 2019

WATCH: This intense scene from The Irishman has us counting down the days until its release

Rudi Kinsella

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Never show up late to a meeting with Al Pacino…

It’s safe to say that we are absolutely buzzing for the release of The Irishman on Netflix.

Come on like, a cast of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Jesse Plemons, Anna Paquin, Stephen Graham, Ray Romano and Bobby Cannavale, to star in a Martin Scorsese picture is literally the stuff of dreams.

But if you weren’t already excited for the release of The Irishman for whatever reason, we bet you will be after seeing this clip from the movie.

The scene shows Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro at their very best, making a slight confrontation seem like the most intense and important thing in the world.

Masters at work.

Spanning decades, and using de-aging techniques on the actor’s faces, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history – the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.

It also offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organised crime: its inner workings, rivalries and interesting connections to mainstream politics.

And in case you were still unsure of whether the movie is going to live up to the hype, the early reviews have been fairly excellent.

The Irishman is released in Irish cinemas from 8 November and it’s available to watch on Netflix from 27 November.

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