The Irishman (2019) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / History · Directed by Martin Scorsese · Starring Robert De Niro, Anna Paquin
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
Where was The Irishman filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Multiple scenes establishing New York City in different eras, including mob meetings and street scenes. Principal filming location where much of the contemporary framing and flashback scenes were shot throughout the city's neighborhoods
- Philadelphia, United States, Philadelphia – Scenes depicting Frank Sheeran's early life and criminal activities in Pennsylvania. Key location for depicting the protagonist's backstory and connections to the Teamsters and organized crime in the region
- Pittsburgh, United States, Pittsburgh – Scenes depicting the era when Frank Sheeran worked as a driver and hitman for the mob. Pennsylvania location used to establish Frank's criminal career and connections to the Bufalino crime family
- Boston, United States, Boston – Scenes involving meetings and criminal activities related to the northeastern mob operations. Used for scenes depicting the broader New England organized crime landscape and connections
- Medford, United States, Medford – Scenes depicting Frank Sheeran's later life and retirement. Location used for depicting Frank's aging and reflection in his later years, including nursing home sequences