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19 September 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
"As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955. morePlot:
Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 34 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: November 3, 2009 (From Rope Of Silicon. 3 November 2009, 4:53 AM, PST)
Martin Scorsese Imparts the Knowledge of His Craft to Younger Filmmakers
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Simply a masterpiece. Scorsese's last truly great movie (to date). more (737 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 9:00 PM | BRAVO | |||
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 12:00 AM | BRAVO | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert De Niro | ... | James 'Jimmy' Conway | |
| Ray Liotta | ... | Henry Hill | |
| Joe Pesci | ... | Tommy DeVito | |
| Lorraine Bracco | ... | Karen Hill | |
| Paul Sorvino | ... | Paul Cicero | |
| Frank Sivero | ... | Frankie Carbone | |
| Tony Darrow | ... | Sonny Bunz | |
| Mike Starr | ... | Frenchy | |
| Frank Vincent | ... | Billy Batts | |
| Chuck Low | ... | Morris 'Morrie' Kessler | |
| Frank DiLeo | ... | Tuddy Cicero | |
| Henny Youngman | ... | Himself | |
| Gina Mastrogiacomo | ... | Janice Rossi | |
| Catherine Scorsese | ... | Tommy's Mother | |
| Charles Scorsese | ... | Vinnie |
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Good Fellas (USA) (original script title)GoodFellas (USA) (promotional title (video box title) (poster title))
Wiseguy (USA) (working title)
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Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Iceland:16 | Brazil:14 | USA:R (certificate #30613) | Israel:16 | India:A | Poland:18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:VM14 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Bern) | UK:18Fun Stuff
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The ending shot of Joe Pesci shooting at the camera is a visual reference to The Great Train Robbery (1903), whose ending shot is of the villain, Justus D. Barnes, shooting at the camera. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Front of camera can be seen reflected in the side of the phone booth Jimmy is in when he calls about Tommy being made. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Jaime Pressly/Corinne Bailey Rae (#32.2)" (2006) moreSoundtrack:
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'Goodfellas' is a masterpiece, pure and simple. While not my favourite Martin Scorsese movie it is a stunning achievement, and one of his very best movies. The film is stunning technically. The consistently fine acting by the large ensemble cast (both known and unknown), the cinematography, editing, dialogue, brilliant use of music, it's all breathtaking. But Scorsese and co-writer Mitch Pileggi never lose lose sight of their main goal - to tell a story. And in that it's really hard to beat this movie. As to the actors De Niro is on top form, Ray Liotta is the best he's ever been, and this is Joe Pesci's definitive performance. Plus you have Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Michael Imperioli, and lots of well known faces in small but important roles (Debi Mazar, Samuel L. Jackson, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Corrigan), plus dozens of unfamiliar actors (and non-actors) who are all so good it seems unfair just to single out the "stars". (Also keep an eye out for Vincent Gallo in a few scenes. He has no lines, but looks cool!). 'Goodfellas' is (to date) Scorsese's last Great Movie, and one of the very best films of the 1990s. Absolutely essential viewing for any movie fan, this tremendous film is not to be missed! Highly recommended!