Goodfellas is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and produced by Irwin Winkler. It is a film adaptation of the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy by Pileggi. Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino, the film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980.
The film is told from the point of view of Hill, a young man who grows up in the Brooklyn mafia. Hill is befriended by Jimmy Conway (De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Pesci), two older gangsters who teach him the ropes of the criminal underworld. Hill quickly rises through the ranks of the mafia, becoming involved in a variety of criminal activities, including gambling, racketeering, and drug trafficking.
As Hill's success grows, so does his greed and ambition. He begins to make enemies within the mafia, and his personal life begins to spiral out of control. Hill's wife, Karen (Bracco), becomes addicted to drugs, and his children are exposed to the violence and corruption of the mafia lifestyle.
In the end, Hill is betrayed by his own associates and forced to become a government informant. He and his family enter the witness Protection Program, but Hill is unable to escape the past. He is haunted by the memories of his crimes and the people he has lost.
Goodfellas is a powerful and unflinching look at the life of a mobster. It is a film that is both exciting and terrifying, and it offers a unique glimpse into the world of organized crime. The film is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and ambition.
It is considered to be one of the greatest crime films ever made. It is praised for its realism, its complex characters, and its performances. The film has also been influential on other films and television shows, and it continues to be popular with audiences today.
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Cast
- Robert De Niro as James "Jimmy" Conway[8]
- Ray Liotta as Henry Hill
- Christopher Serrone as Young Henry
- Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito
- Lorraine Bracco as Karen Hill
- Paul Sorvino as Paul Cicero[8]
- Frank Sivero as Frankie Carbone
- Tony Darrow as Sonny Bunz
- Mike Starr as Frenchy
- Frank Vincent as Billy Batts
- Chuck Low as Morris Kessler
- Frank DiLeo as Tuddy Cicero
- Henny Youngman as himself
- Gina Mastrogiacomo as Janice Rossi
- Catherine Scorsese as Tommy's mother
- Charles Scorsese as Vinnie
- Suzanne Shepard as Karen's mother
- Debi Mazar as Sandy
- Margo Winkler as Belle Kessler
- Welker White as Lois Byrd
- Jerry Vale as himself
- Julie Garfield as Mickey Conway
- Elaine Kagan as Henry's mother
- Beau Starr as Henry's father
- Kevin Corrigan as Michael Hill
- Michael Imperioli as Spider
- Robbie Vinton as Bobby Vinton
- John Williams as Johnny Roastbeef
- Illeana Douglas as Rosie
- Frank Pellegrino as Johnny Dio
- Tony Sirico as Tony Stacks
- Samuel L. Jackson as Stacks Edwards
- Paul Herman as Dealer
- Edward McDonald as himself
- Louis Eppolito as Fat Andy
- Tony Lip as Frankie the Wop
- Anthony Powers as Jimmy Two Times
- Vinny Pastore as Man w/Coatrack
- Tobin Bell as Parole Officer
- Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Doctor
- Richard "Bo" Dietl as Arresting Narc
- Ed Deacy as Detective Deacy
- Victor Colicchio as Henry's '60s crew
- Vincent Gallo as Henry's '70s crew
- Joseph Bono as Mikey Franzese
- Katherine Wallach as Diane
- Bob Golub as Truck Driver at Diner
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Nicholas Pileggi | Martin Scorsese
Box Office Gross: $47,036,784
Distributor: Warner Bros
Release Date: September 19, 1990