R | 2019 . Bio.Crime.Drama | 3h 29m. "The Irishman", directed by Martin Scorsese, is an epic crime drama based on the 2004 Charles Brandt book "I Heard You Paint Houses", which recounts the life of Frank Sheeran, a hitman who claimed to have been involved in the disappearance of union leader Jimmy Hoffa. The film's title, "The Irishman," refers to Sheeran's nickname.