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Kill the Irishman 2011

“The man the mob couldn't kill.”

★ 6.8/10 R ActionCrimeThrillerDrama Released

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Kill the Irishman is a 2011 film based on a true story. The film takes place in Cleveland, where a turf war is underway between two rival groups. The story is set during the summer of 1976, a time marked by significant events in the city. A series of explosions occur in the heart of Cleveland, with a total of thirty-six bombs detonating. This chaotic period is the backdrop for the film's narrative, which focuses on the rise of a local mob enforcer. The film chronicles the life of this individual, tracing his journey from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to his eventual position as an enforcer in the local mob. The events depicted in the film are inspired by real-life events and figures from Cleveland's history.

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