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Goodfellas

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  • 2h 26min
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
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Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci in Goodfellas (1990)
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The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate... Read allThe story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate.The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
1.1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
146
19
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy")
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Ray Liotta
    • Joe Pesci
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy")
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Ray Liotta
    • Joe Pesci
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #17
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 44 wins & 38 nominations total

    Videos7

    Official Trailer
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    Goodfellas
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    'Goodfellas' | Anniversary Mashup
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    'Goodfellas' | Anniversary Mashup
    A Guide to the Films of Martin Scorsese
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Jan. 14, 1979 - Tommy Gets Whacked

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    Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Paul Sorvino in Goodfellas (1990)
    Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco in Goodfellas (1990)
    Robert De Niro, Joseph D'Onofrio, and Christopher Serrone in Goodfellas (1990)
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    Ray Liotta and Bo Dietl in Goodfellas (1990)
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    Martin Scorsese in Goodfellas (1990)
    Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Paul Sorvino in Goodfellas (1990)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • James Conwayas James Conway
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Henry Hillas Henry Hill
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Tommy DeVitoas Tommy DeVito
    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Karen Hillas Karen Hill
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Paul Ciceroas Paul Cicero
    Frank Sivero
    Frank Sivero
    • Frankie Carboneas Frankie Carbone
    Tony Darrow
    Tony Darrow
    • Sonny Bunzas Sonny Bunz
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Frenchyas Frenchy
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Billy Battsas Billy Batts
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Morris Kessleras Morris Kessler
    Frank DiLeo
    • Tuddy Ciceroas Tuddy Cicero
    Henny Youngman
    Henny Youngman
    • Henny Youngmanas Henny Youngman
    Gina Mastrogiacomo
    Gina Mastrogiacomo
    • Janice Rossias Janice Rossi
    Catherine Scorsese
    Catherine Scorsese
    • Tommy's Motheras Tommy's Mother
    Charles Scorsese
    Charles Scorsese
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    Suzanne Shepherd
    Suzanne Shepherd
    • Karen's Motheras Karen's Mother
    Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Margo Winkler
    Margo Winkler
    • Belle Kessleras Belle Kessler
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy") (screenplay)
      • Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy? —Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
    gangstermafiaorganized crimesadistic psychopathmob521 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • 16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Henry Hill, whose life was the basis for the book and film, Joe Pesci's portrayal of Tommy DeSimone was 90-99% accurate, with one notable exception; the real Tommy DeSimone was massively built.
    • Goofs
      When young Henry Hill is arrested for selling black-market cigarettes, the cartons have UPC barcodes. A barcode is also visible on a bottle of dish soap on the window sill as Johnny and the boys are making spaghetti in the late 1950s. Barcodes were introduced in 1966, became an industry standard in 1970, and were first scanned in 1974.
    • Quotes

      Henry Hill: You're a pistol, you're really funny. You're really funny.

      Tommy DeVito: What do you mean I'm funny?

      Henry Hill: It's funny, you know. It's a good story, it's funny, you're a funny guy.

      [laughs]

      Tommy DeVito: What do you mean, you mean the way I talk? What?

      Henry Hill: It's just, you know. You're just funny, it's... funny, you know the way you tell the story and everything.

      Tommy DeVito: [it becomes quiet] Funny how? What's funny about it?

      Anthony Stabile: Tommy no, you got it all wrong.

      Tommy DeVito: Oh, oh, Anthony. He's a big boy, he knows what he said. What did ya say? Funny how?

      Henry Hill: Jus...

      Tommy DeVito: What?

      Henry Hill: Just... ya know... you're funny.

      Tommy DeVito: You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

      Henry Hill: Just... you know, how you tell the story, what?

      Tommy DeVito: No, no, I don't know, you said it. How do I know? You said I'm funny. How the fuck am I funny, what the fuck is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what's funny!

      Henry Hill: [long pause] Get the fuck out of here, Tommy!

      Tommy DeVito: [everyone laughs] Ya motherfucker! I almost had him, I almost had him. Ya stuttering prick ya. Frankie, was he shaking? I wonder about you sometimes, Henry. You may fold under questioning.

    • Alternate versions
      A television version of the film was prepared by director Martin Scorsese, which retained a good portion of the film's graphic violence. It also retained much of the profanity, minus the F- and S-words, which were dubbed over. Scorsese did a televised introduction upon the film's network premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited into Video Macumba (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Rags to Riches
      Written by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler

      Performed by Tony Bennett

      Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department

    User reviews1.4K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A true classic
    This is the gangster film at its finest. Scorsese is on top form as are Pesci and De Niro. Liotta has never bettered the performance he gives here. The film starts as it means to go on - violent, full of profanity, fast paced and very stylish. The story follows Liotta's character from boy to man as he climbs his way up through the ranks of organised crime. We see all the highs and lows of his life and meet a host of very believable and very undesirable characters along the way. It's a film full of memorable scenes whilst remaining much more than the sum of its individual parts at the same time. This is what all movies should be like. It draws you in and won't let you out of its grasp at any point. When it finishes you feel exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. If ever the word 'masterpiece' was meant to be used, it was for this film.
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    • Sep 13, 2000

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 1990 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Centrumfilmow
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Good Fellas
    • Filming locations
      • New Rochelle, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,836,214
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,368,901
      • Sep 23, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,963,277
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 26min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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