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.
- Director
- Writers
- Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy")
- Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy")
- Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
- Stars
- Won 1 Oscar
- 44 wins & 38 nominations total
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- Director
- Writers
- Nicholas Pileggi(book "Wiseguy") (screenplay)
- Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
- All cast & crew
Storyline
- Taglines
- "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
- Genres
- Certificate
- R
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaAccording 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.
- GoofsYoung Henry is right-handed, older Henry is left-handed.
- 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 versionsA 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into Video Macumba (1991)
- SoundtracksRags to Riches
Written by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler
Performed by Tony Bennett
Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department
- arthurclay
- Aug 29, 2004
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $46,909,721
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,368,901
- Sep 23, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $47,036,784