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Goodfellas (1990) -- Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy.
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Nicholas Pileggi (book)
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Release Date:
19 September 1990 (USA) more
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"As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955. more
Plot:
Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar. Another 34 wins & 18 nominations more
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Also Known As:
Good Fellas (USA) (original script title)
GoodFellas (USA) (promotional title (video box title) (poster title))
Wiseguy (USA) (working title)
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146 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
In a documentary entitled The Real Goodfella (2006) (TV), which aired in the UK, Henry Hill claimed that Robert De Niro would phone him seven to eight times a day to discuss certain things about Jimmy's character, such as how Jimmy would hold his cigarette, etc. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: A camera is visible in the background at Henry's mother-in-law's house when they go to hide the gun. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Henry Hill: The fuck is that?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Supermarket (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Mannish Boy more

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125 out of 213 people found the following comment useful.
Wanna Be a Wise guy?, 12 April 2005
10/10
Author: Guitarboi615 from United States

One of the best Mafia movies I've ever seen. This and The Godfather are movies I must recommend if you like gangsters, wise guys, etc. This movie is actually based on a true story. The real Henry Hill, who is the main star of this movie, actually said it was at least 90% true. He than said it was probably 98% accurate. This movie expresses a lot of the gangster ways and how they really did things.

Summary: This is pretty much a biography on Henry Hill, who as a kid always wanted to be a gangster, and he actually worked for them. It shows how a young kid grew up helping the mafia and becoming a mobster himself. This is a true story and really shows what being a wise guy is all about.

Overall: Definitely a 10/10 movie. Really makes me want to be a wiseguy.

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