Hoffa is a biographical drama film released in 1992, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Jack Nicholson as James R. Hoffa. The movie portrays Hoffa's rise to power as a union leader and his efforts to improve the welfare of the American workers.
The film is narrated by Bobby Ciaro (played by DeVito), a fictional composite character who becomes Hoffa's closest confident and advisor throughout his struggles with the government and his fellow teamsters. Ciaro's insider perspective provides a unique insight into Hoffa's complex character and political tactics.
The film depicts Hoffa's battles with the Railway Labor Act (RLA), which sought to limit the power of the unions and regulate their workforce, and his clashes with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The narrative also delves into the Skidmore case, in which Hoffa was accused of corruption and conspiracy in connection to figurehead Don Skidmore's feud with the Teamsters.
Hoffa is a vivid account of the political turmoil during the 1950s and 60s, and the role of unions in shaping American history. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but is recognized as a faithful portrayal of one of the most complex labor leaders in history.