Exclusive sneak peek: Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman

The Martin Scorsese directorial The Irishman will begin streaming on Netflix today. The film, which has already generated Oscar buzz, marks the ninth collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The Irishman also stars Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Ray Romano in pivotal roles.

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in a still from The Irishman. The two earlier shared screen space in the movie Heat.

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro exchange a few words.

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Ray Romano in a still from The Irishman.

Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro in The Irishman. The actors had earlier worked together on Martin Scorsese dramas Casino and Goodfellas.

Harvey Keitel and Joe Pesci in The Irishman. While Harvey essays the role of Angelo Bruno, Pesci plays Russell Bufalino in the film.

The Irishman has been helmed and produced by Martin Scorsese with a screenplay by Steven Zaillian.

The Irishman is based on the book I Heard You Painted Houses by Charles Brandt.

Here filmmaker Martin Scorsese is seen on the sets of The Irishman.