Mafia film documented the enforcement efforts of Eliot Ness in bringing down Al Capone. The films of the 1990s produced several critically acclaimed mob films, many of which were loosely based on real crimes and their perpetrators. Many of these films featured long-time actors well known for their roles as mobsters such as Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Chazz Palminteri. The most notable from the decade was the 1990 film "Goodfellas", directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Ray Liotta as real-life associate of the Lucchese crime family Henry Hill. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci also starred in the
The Irishman (2019 film) career. The film is anticipated to be released by Netflix in 2019. Frank Sheeran, a labor union official with mob connections, recalls his involvement in the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa, an American labor union leader. Martin Scorsese has long been interested in directing "The Irishman", which would star Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. In September 2014, Pacino confirmed that the film was in development and that it would be Scorsese's next project after "Silence." Bobby Cannavale was also added to the cast. In October 2015, De Niro stated that the film is still happening and may shoot