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Goodfellas

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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.

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  • 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
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #17
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 44 wins & 38 nominations total

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    Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Paul Sorvino in Goodfellas (1990)
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    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)
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    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>
    • gangster
    • mafia
    • organized crime
    • sadistic psychopath
    • rise and fall
    • 527 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
      • R
    • 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
      Young 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 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 reviews1.5K

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    The Mob...Revealed
    The movie that dispelled the romantic myths about La Cosa Nostra and showed it as it really was. "The Godfather" for the 90's minus the silly notions of love, honor, and family. Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) is a half-Irish, half-Italian who rises to prominence in Paul Cicero's (Paul Sorvino) Lucchese Crime Family along with Jimmy Conway (Robert DeNiro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). This is his story of hi-jacking, stealing, cheating, killing and finally drug dealing. He makes no excuses about what he does. Simply put he is just doing business and trying to survive on the mean streets of New York City. He explains the trials and tribulations of being a mobster and what it's like to have to do these things and live with the consequences. Cicero, an aging old-time underboss, heads a dangerous and powerful organization that enjoys free reign over the neighborhood in which Hill lives and recruits him when he is only a kid to work for them and learn to "score" more specifically, the art of committing crime. Hill quickly hooks up with veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" and his protege Tommy to hi-jack trucks from the Idlewild Airport. This makes these three rich and respected in the underworld but there is a new game in town. Narcotics. They quickly undertake this highly profitable business even though they know it is against the expressed rules of Paulie. This combined with another serious rule violation and the score of a lifetime sets them up for their own possible demise. Lorraine Bracco co-stars as Henry's wife. A marvelous true life story of one of the most violent and profitable street crews in the history of the American Mafia. The best movie of 1990.
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    • arthurclay
    • Aug 29, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Good Fellas
    • Filming locations
      • 56-26 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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